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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.99, 11,088.89 and 2,715.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.99, 11,088.89 and 2,715.93 is: 4,071.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.99 : 11,088.89 = 2,715.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.99/11,088.89 = 2,715.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.99x = 11,088.89 × 2,715.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.99x = 30,116,660.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,116,660.90/7,396.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.47

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