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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,461.38, 11,189.67 and 2,462.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,461.38, 11,189.67 and 2,462.63 is: 3,693.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,461.38 : 11,189.67 = 2,462.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,461.38/11,189.67 = 2,462.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,461.38x = 11,189.67 × 2,462.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,461.38x = 27,556,023.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,556,023.19/7,461.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.16

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