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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,397.52, 11,093.88 and 2,466.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,397.52, 11,093.88 and 2,466.01 is: 3,698.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,397.52 : 11,093.88 = 2,466.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,397.52/11,093.88 = 2,466.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,397.52x = 11,093.88 × 2,466.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,397.52x = 27,357,619.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,357,619.02/7,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.21

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