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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,393.28, 11,086.20 and 2,461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,393.28, 11,086.20 and 2,461.16 is: 3,690.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,393.28 : 11,086.20 = 2,461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,393.28/11,086.20 = 2,461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,393.28x = 11,086.20 × 2,461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,393.28x = 27,284,911.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,284,911.99/7,393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.50

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