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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.63, 11,080.67 and 2,457.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.63, 11,080.67 and 2,457.95 is: 3,685.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.63 : 11,080.67 = 2,457.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.63/11,080.67 = 2,457.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.63x = 11,080.67 × 2,457.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.63x = 27,235,665.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,235,665.13/7,389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.66

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