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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.53, 11,091.89 and 3,012.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.53, 11,091.89 and 3,012.41 is: 4,517.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.53 : 11,091.89 = 3,012.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.53/11,091.89 = 3,012.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.53x = 11,091.89 × 3,012.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.53x = 33,413,249.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,413,249.83/7,396.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.42

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