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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,394.31, 11,091.92 and 2,464.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,394.31, 11,091.92 and 2,464.39 is: 3,696.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,394.31 : 11,091.92 = 2,464.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,394.31/11,091.92 = 2,464.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,394.31x = 11,091.92 × 2,464.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,394.31x = 27,334,816.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,334,816.73/7,394.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.74

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