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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.88, 11,191.92 and 2,464.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.88, 11,191.92 and 2,464.13 is: 3,695.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.88 : 11,191.92 = 2,464.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.88/11,191.92 = 2,464.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.88x = 11,191.92 × 2,464.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.88x = 27,578,345.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,578,345.83/7,462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.40

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