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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329.22, 10,994.85 and 2,399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329.22, 10,994.85 and 2,399.24 is: 3,599.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329.22 : 10,994.85 = 2,399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329.22/10,994.85 = 2,399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329.22x = 10,994.85 × 2,399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329.22x = 26,379,311.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,379,311.40/7,329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.20

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