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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.24, 11,086.38 and 2,462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.24, 11,086.38 and 2,462.04 is: 3,692.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.24 : 11,086.38 = 2,462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.24/11,086.38 = 2,462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.24x = 11,086.38 × 2,462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.24x = 27,295,111.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,295,111.02/7,392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.40

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