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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.18, 11,083.95 and 2,459.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.18, 11,083.95 and 2,459.25 is: 3,688.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.18 : 11,083.95 = 2,459.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.18/11,083.95 = 2,459.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.18x = 11,083.95 × 2,459.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.18x = 27,258,204.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,258,204.04/7,389.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.93

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