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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.54, 10,993.50 and 2,399.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.54, 10,993.50 and 2,399.38 is: 3,598.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.54 : 10,993.50 = 2,399.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.54/10,993.50 = 2,399.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.54x = 10,993.50 × 2,399.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.54x = 26,377,584.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,377,584.03/7,330.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.31

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