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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,394.74, 11,093.88 and 2,464.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,394.74, 11,093.88 and 2,464.42 is: 3,697.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,394.74 : 11,093.88 = 2,464.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,394.74/11,093.88 = 2,464.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,394.74x = 11,093.88 × 2,464.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,394.74x = 27,339,979.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,339,979.75/7,394.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.22

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