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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,413.60, 11,119.44 and 2,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,413.60, 11,119.44 and 2,796 is: 4,193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,413.60 : 11,119.44 = 2,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,413.60/11,119.44 = 2,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,413.60x = 11,119.44 × 2,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,413.60x = 31,089,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,089,954.24/7,413.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.64

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