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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,398.40, 11,097.60 and 3,013.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,398.40, 11,097.60 and 3,013.60 is: 4,520.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,398.40 : 11,097.60 = 3,013.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,398.40/11,097.60 = 3,013.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,398.40x = 11,097.60 × 3,013.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,398.40x = 33,443,727.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,443,727.36/7,398.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.40

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