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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,393.29, 11,087.58 and 2,461.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,393.29, 11,087.58 and 2,461.62 is: 3,691.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,393.29 : 11,087.58 = 2,461.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,393.29/11,087.58 = 2,461.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,393.29x = 11,087.58 × 2,461.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,393.29x = 27,293,408.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,293,408.68/7,393.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.65

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