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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.70, 11,089.58 and 2,714.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.70, 11,089.58 and 2,714.24 is: 4,069.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.70 : 11,089.58 = 2,714.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.70/11,089.58 = 2,714.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.70x = 11,089.58 × 2,714.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.70x = 30,099,733.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,099,733.39/7,396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.35

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