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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,461.32, 11,189.58 and 2,462.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,461.32, 11,189.58 and 2,462.57 is: 3,693.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,461.32 : 11,189.58 = 2,462.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,461.32/11,189.58 = 2,462.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,461.32x = 11,189.58 × 2,462.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,461.32x = 27,555,124.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,555,124.02/7,461.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.06

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