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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.68, 11,087.62 and 2,461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.68, 11,087.62 and 2,461.32 is: 3,692.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.68 : 11,087.62 = 2,461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.68/11,087.62 = 2,461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.68x = 11,087.62 × 2,461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.68x = 27,290,180.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,290,180.86/7,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.01

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