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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.25, 11,088.45 and 2,461.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.25, 11,088.45 and 2,461.88 is: 3,692.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.25 : 11,088.45 = 2,461.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.25/11,088.45 = 2,461.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.25x = 11,088.45 × 2,461.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.25x = 27,298,433.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,298,433.29/7,392.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.84

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