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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,397.84, 11,098.40 and 2,469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,397.84, 11,098.40 and 2,469.12 is: 3,704.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,397.84 : 11,098.40 = 2,469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,397.84/11,098.40 = 2,469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,397.84x = 11,098.40 × 2,469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,397.84x = 27,403,281.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,403,281.41/7,397.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.23

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