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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,390.93, 11,086.86 and 2,461.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,390.93, 11,086.86 and 2,461.01 is: 3,691.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,390.93 : 11,086.86 = 2,461.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,390.93/11,086.86 = 2,461.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,390.93x = 11,086.86 × 2,461.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,390.93x = 27,284,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,284,861.02/7,390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.67

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