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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,395.98, 11,095.31 and 2,465.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,395.98, 11,095.31 and 2,465.15 is: 3,698.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,395.98 : 11,095.31 = 2,465.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,395.98/11,095.31 = 2,465.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,395.98x = 11,095.31 × 2,465.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,395.98x = 27,351,535.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,351,535.64/7,395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.16

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