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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.26, 11,084.70 and 2,460.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.26, 11,084.70 and 2,460.18 is: 3,689.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.26 : 11,084.70 = 2,460.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.26/11,084.70 = 2,460.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.26x = 11,084.70 × 2,460.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.26x = 27,270,357.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,270,357.25/7,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.04

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