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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,397.73, 11,093.90 and 2,466.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,397.73, 11,093.90 and 2,466.27 is: 3,698.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,397.73 : 11,093.90 = 2,466.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,397.73/11,093.90 = 2,466.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,397.73x = 11,093.90 × 2,466.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,397.73x = 27,360,540.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,360,540.42/7,397.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.50

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