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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.96, 11,093 and 2,465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.96, 11,093 and 2,465.24 is: 3,697.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.96 : 11,093 = 2,465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.96/11,093 = 2,465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.96x = 11,093 × 2,465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.96x = 27,346,907.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,346,907.32/7,396.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.05

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