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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,388.36, 11,082.63 and 2,458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,388.36, 11,082.63 and 2,458 is: 3,687.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,388.36 : 11,082.63 = 2,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,388.36/11,082.63 = 2,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,388.36x = 11,082.63 × 2,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,388.36x = 27,241,104.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,241,104.54/7,388.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.03

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