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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,395.74, 11,095.38 and 2,465.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,395.74, 11,095.38 and 2,465.42 is: 3,698.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,395.74 : 11,095.38 = 2,465.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,395.74/11,095.38 = 2,465.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,395.74x = 11,095.38 × 2,465.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,395.74x = 27,354,771.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,354,771.76/7,395.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.72

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