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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.54, 11,095.39 and 2,466.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.54, 11,095.39 and 2,466.18 is: 3,699.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.54 : 11,095.39 = 2,466.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.54/11,095.39 = 2,466.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.54x = 11,095.39 × 2,466.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.54x = 27,363,228.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,363,228.91/7,396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.46

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