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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.93, 11,008.36 and 2,598.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.93, 11,008.36 and 2,598.60 is: 3,897.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.93 : 11,008.36 = 2,598.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.93/11,008.36 = 2,598.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.93x = 11,008.36 × 2,598.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.93x = 28,606,324.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,606,324.30/7,338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.89

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