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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.33, 11,193.89 and 2,465.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.33, 11,193.89 and 2,465.63 is: 3,697.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.33 : 11,193.89 = 2,465.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.33/11,193.89 = 2,465.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.33x = 11,193.89 × 2,465.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.33x = 27,599,978.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,599,978.67/7,464.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.59

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