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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.60, 11,084.72 and 2,459.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.60, 11,084.72 and 2,459.57 is: 3,687.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.60 : 11,084.72 = 2,459.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.60/11,084.72 = 2,459.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.60x = 11,084.72 × 2,459.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.60x = 27,263,577.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,263,577.05/7,392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.96

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