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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.05, 11,088.19 and 2,461.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.05, 11,088.19 and 2,461.61 is: 3,692.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.05 : 11,088.19 = 2,461.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.05/11,088.19 = 2,461.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.05x = 11,088.19 × 2,461.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.05x = 27,294,737.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,294,737.79/7,392.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.45

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