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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,398.53, 11,098.55 and 2,466.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,398.53, 11,098.55 and 2,466.84 is: 3,700.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,398.53 : 11,098.55 = 2,466.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,398.53/11,098.55 = 2,466.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,398.53x = 11,098.55 × 2,466.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,398.53x = 27,378,334.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,378,334.75/7,398.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.51

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