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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.84, 11,089.58 and 2,461.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.84, 11,089.58 and 2,461.48 is: 3,692.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.84 : 11,089.58 = 2,461.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.84/11,089.58 = 2,461.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.84x = 11,089.58 × 2,461.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.84x = 27,296,779.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,296,779.38/7,391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.83

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