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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.02, 11,095.38 and 2,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.02, 11,095.38 and 2,466 is: 3,699.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.02 : 11,095.38 = 2,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.02/11,095.38 = 2,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.02x = 11,095.38 × 2,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.02x = 27,361,207.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,361,207.08/7,396.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.45

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