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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.96, 11,080.82 and 2,456.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.96, 11,080.82 and 2,456.96 is: 3,684.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.96 : 11,080.82 = 2,456.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.96/11,080.82 = 2,456.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.96x = 11,080.82 × 2,456.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.96x = 27,225,131.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,225,131.51/7,389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.07

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