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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,394.80, 11,088.45 and 2,462.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,394.80, 11,088.45 and 2,462.71 is: 3,692.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,394.80 : 11,088.45 = 2,462.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,394.80/11,088.45 = 2,462.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,394.80x = 11,088.45 × 2,462.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,394.80x = 27,307,608.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,307,608.98/7,394.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.81

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