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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,491.63, 11,236.73 and 2,296.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,491.63, 11,236.73 and 2,296.11 is: 3,443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,491.63 : 11,236.73 = 2,296.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,491.63/11,236.73 = 2,296.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,491.63x = 11,236.73 × 2,296.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,491.63x = 25,800,756.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,800,756.64/7,491.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.94

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