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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.44, 11,087.13 and 2,461.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.44, 11,087.13 and 2,461.07 is: 3,691.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.44 : 11,087.13 = 2,461.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.44/11,087.13 = 2,461.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.44x = 11,087.13 × 2,461.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.44x = 27,286,203.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,286,203.03/7,391.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.60

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