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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.65, 11,091.20 and 2,201.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.65, 11,091.20 and 2,201.85 is: 3,301.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.65 : 11,091.20 = 2,201.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.65/11,091.20 = 2,201.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.65x = 11,091.20 × 2,201.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.65x = 24,421,147.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,421,147.71/7,396.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.65

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