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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,394.28, 11,087.70 and 2,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,394.28, 11,087.70 and 2,462.16 is: 3,692.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,394.28 : 11,087.70 = 2,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,394.28/11,087.70 = 2,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,394.28x = 11,087.70 × 2,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,394.28x = 27,299,691.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,299,691.43/7,394.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.00

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