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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,363.98, 11,044.31 and 2,098.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,363.98, 11,044.31 and 2,098.88 is: 3,147.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,363.98 : 11,044.31 = 2,098.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,363.98/11,044.31 = 2,098.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,363.98x = 11,044.31 × 2,098.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,363.98x = 23,180,643.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,180,643.27/7,363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.84

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