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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,398.15, 11,097.98 and 2,466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,398.15, 11,097.98 and 2,466.46 is: 3,699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,398.15 : 11,097.98 = 2,466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,398.15/11,097.98 = 2,466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,398.15x = 11,097.98 × 2,466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,398.15x = 27,372,734.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,372,734.54/7,398.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.95

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