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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,394.28, 11,091.50 and 2,463.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,394.28, 11,091.50 and 2,463.91 is: 3,695.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,394.28 : 11,091.50 = 2,463.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,394.28/11,091.50 = 2,463.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,394.28x = 11,091.50 × 2,463.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,394.28x = 27,328,457.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,328,457.77/7,394.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.89

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