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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.98, 11,092.77 and 2,715.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.98, 11,092.77 and 2,715.45 is: 4,072.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.98 : 11,092.77 = 2,715.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.98/11,092.77 = 2,715.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.98x = 11,092.77 × 2,715.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.98x = 30,121,862.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,121,862.30/7,396.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.18

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