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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.34, 11,088.69 and 2,462.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.34, 11,088.69 and 2,462.58 is: 3,694.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.34 : 11,088.69 = 2,462.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.34/11,088.69 = 2,462.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.34x = 11,088.69 × 2,462.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.34x = 27,306,786.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,306,786.22/7,391.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.43

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