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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,398.44, 11,098.72 and 2,399.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,398.44, 11,098.72 and 2,399.17 is: 3,599.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,398.44 : 11,098.72 = 2,399.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,398.44/11,098.72 = 2,399.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,398.44x = 11,098.72 × 2,399.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,398.44x = 26,627,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,627,712.12/7,398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.10

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