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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,397.82, 11,097.03 and 2,203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,397.82, 11,097.03 and 2,203.70 is: 3,305.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,397.82 : 11,097.03 = 2,203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,397.82/11,097.03 = 2,203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,397.82x = 11,097.03 × 2,203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,397.82x = 24,454,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,454,469.53/7,397.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.63

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