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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.94, 11,085.53 and 2,460.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.94, 11,085.53 and 2,460.26 is: 3,689.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.94 : 11,085.53 = 2,460.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.94/11,085.53 = 2,460.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.94x = 11,085.53 × 2,460.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.94x = 27,273,259.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,273,259.85/7,391.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.59

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