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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.96, 11,085.32 and 2,459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.96, 11,085.32 and 2,459.96 is: 3,688.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.96 : 11,085.32 = 2,459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.96/11,085.32 = 2,459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.96x = 11,085.32 × 2,459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.96x = 27,269,443.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,269,443.79/7,392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.57

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