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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,395.60, 11,090.70 and 2,465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,395.60, 11,090.70 and 2,465.40 is: 3,697.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,395.60 : 11,090.70 = 2,465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,395.60/11,090.70 = 2,465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,395.60x = 11,090.70 × 2,465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,395.60x = 27,343,011.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,343,011.78/7,395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.20

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