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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,397.52, 11,091.96 and 2,778

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,397.52, 11,091.96 and 2,778 is: 4,165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,397.52 : 11,091.96 = 2,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,397.52/11,091.96 = 2,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,397.52x = 11,091.96 × 2,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,397.52x = 30,813,464.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,813,464.88/7,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.38

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