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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.77, 11,090.82 and 2,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.77, 11,090.82 and 2,462.60 is: 3,694.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.77 : 11,090.82 = 2,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.77/11,090.82 = 2,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.77x = 11,090.82 × 2,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.77x = 27,312,197.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,312,197.88/7,392.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.45

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