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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,394.63, 11,086.47 and 2,461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,394.63, 11,086.47 and 2,461.32 is: 3,690.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,394.63 : 11,086.47 = 2,461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,394.63/11,086.47 = 2,461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,394.63x = 11,086.47 × 2,461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,394.63x = 27,287,350.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,287,350.34/7,394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.16

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