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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,386.97, 11,080.55 and 2,456.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,386.97, 11,080.55 and 2,456.61 is: 3,684.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,386.97 : 11,080.55 = 2,456.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,386.97/11,080.55 = 2,456.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,386.97x = 11,080.55 × 2,456.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,386.97x = 27,220,589.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,220,589.94/7,386.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.95

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