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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.30, 11,094.72 and 2,201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.30, 11,094.72 and 2,201.50 is: 3,302.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.30 : 11,094.72 = 2,201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.30/11,094.72 = 2,201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.30x = 11,094.72 × 2,201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.30x = 24,425,026.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,425,026.08/7,396.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.33

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