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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.62, 11,089.13 and 2,462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.62, 11,089.13 and 2,462.09 is: 3,693.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.62 : 11,089.13 = 2,462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.62/11,089.13 = 2,462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.62x = 11,089.13 × 2,462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.62x = 27,302,368.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,302,368.33/7,392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.19

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