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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.74, 11,088 and 2,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.74, 11,088 and 2,462.94 is: 3,692.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.74 : 11,088 = 2,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.74/11,088 = 2,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.74x = 11,088 × 2,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.74x = 27,309,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,309,078.72/7,396.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.04

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