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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,398.41, 11,094.70 and 2,717.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,398.41, 11,094.70 and 2,717.02 is: 4,074.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,398.41 : 11,094.70 = 2,717.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,398.41/11,094.70 = 2,717.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,398.41x = 11,094.70 × 2,717.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,398.41x = 30,144,521.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,144,521.79/7,398.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.46

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