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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.72, 11,093.82 and 2,465.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.72, 11,093.82 and 2,465.84 is: 3,698.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.72 : 11,093.82 = 2,465.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.72/11,093.82 = 2,465.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.72x = 11,093.82 × 2,465.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.72x = 27,355,585.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,355,585.11/7,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.34

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