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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,398.41, 11,097.59 and 2,467.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,398.41, 11,097.59 and 2,467.71 is: 3,701.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,398.41 : 11,097.59 = 2,467.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,398.41/11,097.59 = 2,467.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,398.41x = 11,097.59 × 2,467.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,398.41x = 27,385,621.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,385,621.48/7,398.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.56

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