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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329.87, 10,993.69 and 2,399.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329.87, 10,993.69 and 2,399.40 is: 3,598.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329.87 : 10,993.69 = 2,399.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329.87/10,993.69 = 2,399.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329.87x = 10,993.69 × 2,399.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329.87x = 26,378,259.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,378,259.79/7,329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.74

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