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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.97, 10,996.08 and 2,399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.97, 10,996.08 and 2,399.96 is: 3,599.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.97 : 10,996.08 = 2,399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.97/10,996.08 = 2,399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.97x = 10,996.08 × 2,399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.97x = 26,390,097.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,390,097.18/7,330.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.81

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