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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.28, 11,084.70 and 2,460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.28, 11,084.70 and 2,460.16 is: 3,689.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.28 : 11,084.70 = 2,460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.28/11,084.70 = 2,460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.28x = 11,084.70 × 2,460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.28x = 27,270,135.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,270,135.55/7,392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.00

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