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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,460.66, 11,188.69 and 2,462.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,460.66, 11,188.69 and 2,462.11 is: 3,692.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,460.66 : 11,188.69 = 2,462.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,460.66/11,188.69 = 2,462.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,460.66x = 11,188.69 × 2,462.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,460.66x = 27,547,785.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,547,785.54/7,460.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.41

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