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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.30, 11,007.42 and 2,597.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.30, 11,007.42 and 2,597.99 is: 3,896.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.30 : 11,007.42 = 2,597.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.30/11,007.42 = 2,597.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.30x = 11,007.42 × 2,597.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.30x = 28,597,112.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,597,112.05/7,338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.97

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