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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.52, 11,092.38 and 2,465.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.52, 11,092.38 and 2,465.01 is: 3,696.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.52 : 11,092.38 = 2,465.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.52/11,092.38 = 2,465.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.52x = 11,092.38 × 2,465.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.52x = 27,342,827.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,342,827.62/7,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.72

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