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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,394.96, 11,088.32 and 2,461.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,394.96, 11,088.32 and 2,461.96 is: 3,691.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,394.96 : 11,088.32 = 2,461.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,394.96/11,088.32 = 2,461.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,394.96x = 11,088.32 × 2,461.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,394.96x = 27,299,000.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,299,000.31/7,394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.57

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