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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,461.66, 11,191.26 and 2,196.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,461.66, 11,191.26 and 2,196.06 is: 3,293.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,461.66 : 11,191.26 = 2,196.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,461.66/11,191.26 = 2,196.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,461.66x = 11,191.26 × 2,196.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,461.66x = 24,576,678.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,576,678.44/7,461.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.73

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