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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.27, 11,086.02 and 2,462.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.27, 11,086.02 and 2,462.13 is: 3,693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.27 : 11,086.02 = 2,462.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.27/11,086.02 = 2,462.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.27x = 11,086.02 × 2,462.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.27x = 27,295,222.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,295,222.42/7,389.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.90

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