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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.84, 11,091.08 and 2,462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.84, 11,091.08 and 2,462.48 is: 3,694.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.84 : 11,091.08 = 2,462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.84/11,091.08 = 2,462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.84x = 11,091.08 × 2,462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.84x = 27,311,562.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,311,562.68/7,392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.33

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