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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.24, 11,091.93 and 2,464.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.24, 11,091.93 and 2,464.42 is: 3,695.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.24 : 11,091.93 = 2,464.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.24/11,091.93 = 2,464.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.24x = 11,091.93 × 2,464.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.24x = 27,335,174.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,335,174.13/7,396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.82

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