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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.93, 11,085.51 and 2,460.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.93, 11,085.51 and 2,460.26 is: 3,689.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.93 : 11,085.51 = 2,460.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.93/11,085.51 = 2,460.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.93x = 11,085.51 × 2,460.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.93x = 27,273,236.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,273,236.83/7,391.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.60

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