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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,458.24, 11,188.73 and 2,460.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,458.24, 11,188.73 and 2,460.91 is: 3,691.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,458.24 : 11,188.73 = 2,460.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,458.24/11,188.73 = 2,460.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,458.24x = 11,188.73 × 2,460.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,458.24x = 27,534,457.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,534,457.54/7,458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.82

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