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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.87, 11,089.50 and 2,462.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.87, 11,089.50 and 2,462.33 is: 3,693.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.87 : 11,089.50 = 2,462.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.87/11,089.50 = 2,462.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.87x = 11,089.50 × 2,462.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.87x = 27,306,008.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,306,008.54/7,392.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.56

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