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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,397.46, 11,099.43 and 3,886.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,397.46, 11,099.43 and 3,886.65 is: 5,831.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,397.46 : 11,099.43 = 3,886.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,397.46/11,099.43 = 3,886.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,397.46x = 11,099.43 × 3,886.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,397.46x = 43,139,599.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,139,599.61/7,397.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,831.68

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