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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.23, 11,091.63 and 3,011.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.23, 11,091.63 and 3,011.31 is: 4,515.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.23 : 11,091.63 = 3,011.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.23/11,091.63 = 3,011.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.23x = 11,091.63 × 3,011.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.23x = 33,400,336.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,400,336.34/7,396.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.86

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