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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.44, 11,088.63 and 2,462.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.44, 11,088.63 and 2,462.07 is: 3,693.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.44 : 11,088.63 = 2,462.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.44/11,088.63 = 2,462.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.44x = 11,088.63 × 2,462.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.44x = 27,300,983.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,300,983.26/7,392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.10

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