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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,393.15, 11,091.50 and 2,462.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,393.15, 11,091.50 and 2,462.83 is: 3,694.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,393.15 : 11,091.50 = 2,462.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,393.15/11,091.50 = 2,462.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,393.15x = 11,091.50 × 2,462.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,393.15x = 27,316,500.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,316,500.52/7,393.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.84

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