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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.31, 11,091.74 and 2,464.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.31, 11,091.74 and 2,464.63 is: 3,696.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.31 : 11,091.74 = 2,464.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.31/11,091.74 = 2,464.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.31x = 11,091.74 × 2,464.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.31x = 27,336,995.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,336,995.10/7,396.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.03

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