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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.05, 11,086.68 and 2,460.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.05, 11,086.68 and 2,460.69 is: 3,691.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.05 : 11,086.68 = 2,460.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.05/11,086.68 = 2,460.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.05x = 11,086.68 × 2,460.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.05x = 27,280,882.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,280,882.61/7,391.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.07

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