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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.25, 11,086.95 and 2,460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.25, 11,086.95 and 2,460.88 is: 3,691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.25 : 11,086.95 = 2,460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.25/11,086.95 = 2,460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.25x = 11,086.95 × 2,460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.25x = 27,283,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,283,598.08/7,391.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.34

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