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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.78, 11,090.52 and 2,461.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.78, 11,090.52 and 2,461.95 is: 3,693.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.78 : 11,090.52 = 2,461.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.78/11,090.52 = 2,461.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.78x = 11,090.52 × 2,461.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.78x = 27,304,305.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,304,305.71/7,392.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.37

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