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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,394.52, 11,091.88 and 2,464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,394.52, 11,091.88 and 2,464.16 is: 3,696.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,394.52 : 11,091.88 = 2,464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,394.52/11,091.88 = 2,464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,394.52x = 11,091.88 × 2,464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,394.52x = 27,332,167.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,332,167.02/7,394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.27

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