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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.93, 11,088.36 and 2,462.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.93, 11,088.36 and 2,462.01 is: 3,693.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.93 : 11,088.36 = 2,462.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.93/11,088.36 = 2,462.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.93x = 11,088.36 × 2,462.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.93x = 27,299,653.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,299,653.20/7,391.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.17

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