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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.89, 11,095.43 and 2,466.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.89, 11,095.43 and 2,466.55 is: 3,699.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.89 : 11,095.43 = 2,466.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.89/11,095.43 = 2,466.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.89x = 11,095.43 × 2,466.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.89x = 27,367,432.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,367,432.87/7,396.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.86

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