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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,397.20, 11,093.24 and 2,465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,397.20, 11,093.24 and 2,465.68 is: 3,697.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,397.20 : 11,093.24 = 2,465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,397.20/11,093.24 = 2,465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,397.20x = 11,093.24 × 2,465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,397.20x = 27,352,380.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,352,380.00/7,397.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.67

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