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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.82, 11,090.64 and 2,465.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.82, 11,090.64 and 2,465.18 is: 3,696.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.82 : 11,090.64 = 2,465.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.82/11,090.64 = 2,465.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.82x = 11,090.64 × 2,465.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.82x = 27,340,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,340,423.92/7,396.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.24

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