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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.26, 11,094.32 and 2,131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.26, 11,094.32 and 2,131.38 is: 3,197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.26 : 11,094.32 = 2,131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.26/11,094.32 = 2,131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.26x = 11,094.32 × 2,131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.26x = 23,646,211.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,646,211.76/7,396.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.05

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