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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.68, 11,089.11 and 2,462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.68, 11,089.11 and 2,462.32 is: 3,693.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.68 : 11,089.11 = 2,462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.68/11,089.11 = 2,462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.68x = 11,089.11 × 2,462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.68x = 27,304,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,304,937.34/7,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.51

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