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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,397.27, 11,098.63 and 3,887.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,397.27, 11,098.63 and 3,887.14 is: 5,832.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,397.27 : 11,098.63 = 3,887.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,397.27/11,098.63 = 3,887.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,397.27x = 11,098.63 × 3,887.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,397.27x = 43,141,873.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,141,873.13/7,397.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,832.13

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