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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329.80, 10,994.70 and 2,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329.80, 10,994.70 and 2,399.60 is: 3,599.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329.80 : 10,994.70 = 2,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329.80/10,994.70 = 2,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329.80x = 10,994.70 × 2,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329.80x = 26,382,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,382,882.12/7,329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.40

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