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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.85, 11,196.39 and 2,467.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.85, 11,196.39 and 2,467.29 is: 3,700.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.85 : 11,196.39 = 2,467.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.85/11,196.39 = 2,467.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.85x = 11,196.39 × 2,467.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.85x = 27,624,728.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,624,728.75/7,465.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.15

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