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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.90, 11,188.60 and 2,460.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.90, 11,188.60 and 2,460.73 is: 3,690.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.90 : 11,188.60 = 2,460.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.90/11,188.60 = 2,460.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.90x = 11,188.60 × 2,460.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.90x = 27,532,123.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,532,123.68/7,459.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.68

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