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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,393.70, 11,089.34 and 2,462.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,393.70, 11,089.34 and 2,462.82 is: 3,693.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,393.70 : 11,089.34 = 2,462.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,393.70/11,089.34 = 2,462.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,393.70x = 11,089.34 × 2,462.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,393.70x = 27,311,048.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,311,048.34/7,393.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.83

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