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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.97, 11,096.69 and 2,468.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.97, 11,096.69 and 2,468.12 is: 3,702.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.97 : 11,096.69 = 2,468.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.97/11,096.69 = 2,468.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.97x = 11,096.69 × 2,468.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.97x = 27,387,894.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,387,894.70/7,396.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.59

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