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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.15, 11,091.82 and 2,464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.15, 11,091.82 and 2,464.64 is: 3,696.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.15 : 11,091.82 = 2,464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.15/11,091.82 = 2,464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.15x = 11,091.82 × 2,464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.15x = 27,337,287.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,337,287.79/7,396.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.15

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