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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,397.72, 11,095.32 and 2,466.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,397.72, 11,095.32 and 2,466.84 is: 3,699.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,397.72 : 11,095.32 = 2,466.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,397.72/11,095.32 = 2,466.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,397.72x = 11,095.32 × 2,466.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,397.72x = 27,370,379.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,370,379.19/7,397.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.84

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