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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,386.57, 11,080.08 and 2,456.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,386.57, 11,080.08 and 2,456.71 is: 3,685.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,386.57 : 11,080.08 = 2,456.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,386.57/11,080.08 = 2,456.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,386.57x = 11,080.08 × 2,456.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,386.57x = 27,220,515.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,220,515.64/7,386.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.14

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