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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,398.72, 11,099.30 and 2,467.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,398.72, 11,099.30 and 2,467.44 is: 3,701.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,398.72 : 11,099.30 = 2,467.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,398.72/11,099.30 = 2,467.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,398.72x = 11,099.30 × 2,467.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,398.72x = 27,386,856.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,386,856.79/7,398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.57

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