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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.89, 11,085.53 and 2,460.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.89, 11,085.53 and 2,460.38 is: 3,689.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.89 : 11,085.53 = 2,460.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.89/11,085.53 = 2,460.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.89x = 11,085.53 × 2,460.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.89x = 27,274,553.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,274,553.76/7,391.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.79

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