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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,393.26, 11,086.20 and 2,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,393.26, 11,086.20 and 2,461.20 is: 3,690.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,393.26 : 11,086.20 = 2,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,393.26/11,086.20 = 2,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,393.26x = 11,086.20 × 2,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,393.26x = 27,285,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,285,355.44/7,393.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.57

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