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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,397.26, 11,092.20 and 2,465.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,397.26, 11,092.20 and 2,465.17 is: 3,696.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,397.26 : 11,092.20 = 2,465.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,397.26/11,092.20 = 2,465.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,397.26x = 11,092.20 × 2,465.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,397.26x = 27,344,158.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,344,158.67/7,397.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.53

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