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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,394.29, 11,089.08 and 2,462.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,394.29, 11,089.08 and 2,462.62 is: 3,693.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,394.29 : 11,089.08 = 2,462.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,394.29/11,089.08 = 2,462.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,394.29x = 11,089.08 × 2,462.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,394.29x = 27,308,190.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,308,190.19/7,394.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.15

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