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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,398.60, 11,098.44 and 2,332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,398.60, 11,098.44 and 2,332.34 is: 3,498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,398.60 : 11,098.44 = 2,332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,398.60/11,098.44 = 2,332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,398.60x = 11,098.44 × 2,332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,398.60x = 25,885,335.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,885,335.55/7,398.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.68

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