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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,394.76, 11,088.45 and 2,462.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,394.76, 11,088.45 and 2,462.70 is: 3,692.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,394.76 : 11,088.45 = 2,462.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,394.76/11,088.45 = 2,462.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,394.76x = 11,088.45 × 2,462.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,394.76x = 27,307,525.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,307,525.82/7,394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.82

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