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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.62, 11,095.41 and 2,779.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.62, 11,095.41 and 2,779.50 is: 4,169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.62 : 11,095.41 = 2,779.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.62/11,095.41 = 2,779.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.62x = 11,095.41 × 2,779.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.62x = 30,839,692.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,839,692.10/7,396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,169.43

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