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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,390.32, 11,086.92 and 2,459.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,390.32, 11,086.92 and 2,459.82 is: 3,690.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,390.32 : 11,086.92 = 2,459.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,390.32/11,086.92 = 2,459.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,390.32x = 11,086.92 × 2,459.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,390.32x = 27,271,827.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,271,827.55/7,390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.21

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