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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.89, 11,089.43 and 2,462.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.89, 11,089.43 and 2,462.54 is: 3,693.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.89 : 11,089.43 = 2,462.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.89/11,089.43 = 2,462.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.89x = 11,089.43 × 2,462.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.89x = 27,308,097.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,308,097.19/7,392.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.83

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