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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.94, 11,085.72 and 2,460.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.94, 11,085.72 and 2,460.86 is: 3,690.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.94 : 11,085.72 = 2,460.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.94/11,085.72 = 2,460.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.94x = 11,085.72 × 2,460.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.94x = 27,280,404.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,280,404.92/7,392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.06

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