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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.20, 11,091.74 and 2,464.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.20, 11,091.74 and 2,464.68 is: 3,696.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.20 : 11,091.74 = 2,464.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.20/11,091.74 = 2,464.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.20x = 11,091.74 × 2,464.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.20x = 27,337,589.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,337,589.74/7,396.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.17

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