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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.26, 11,083.20 and 2,459.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.26, 11,083.20 and 2,459.17 is: 3,687.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.26 : 11,083.20 = 2,459.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.26/11,083.20 = 2,459.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.26x = 11,083.20 × 2,459.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.26x = 27,255,472.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,255,472.94/7,391.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.53

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