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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.56, 11,191.56 and 2,464.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.56, 11,191.56 and 2,464.02 is: 3,695.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.56 : 11,191.56 = 2,464.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.56/11,191.56 = 2,464.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.56x = 11,191.56 × 2,464.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.56x = 27,576,227.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,576,227.67/7,462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.28

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