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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.81, 11,093.98 and 2,201.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.81, 11,093.98 and 2,201.47 is: 3,301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.81 : 11,093.98 = 2,201.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.81/11,093.98 = 2,201.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.81x = 11,093.98 × 2,201.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.81x = 24,423,064.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,423,064.15/7,396.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.84

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