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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,397.91, 11,088.36 and 3,010.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,397.91, 11,088.36 and 3,010.59 is: 4,512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,397.91 : 11,088.36 = 3,010.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,397.91/11,088.36 = 3,010.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,397.91x = 11,088.36 × 3,010.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,397.91x = 33,382,505.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,382,505.73/7,397.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.42

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