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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.13, 10,996.73 and 2,399.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.13, 10,996.73 and 2,399.38 is: 3,599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.13 : 10,996.73 = 2,399.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.13/10,996.73 = 2,399.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.13x = 10,996.73 × 2,399.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.13x = 26,385,334.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,385,334.03/7,330.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.57

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