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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,397.16, 11,092.74 and 2,465.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,397.16, 11,092.74 and 2,465.88 is: 3,697.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,397.16 : 11,092.74 = 2,465.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,397.16/11,092.74 = 2,465.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,397.16x = 11,092.74 × 2,465.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,397.16x = 27,353,365.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,353,365.71/7,397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.82

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