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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,398.74, 11,098.27 and 2,468.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,398.74, 11,098.27 and 2,468.42 is: 3,702.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,398.74 : 11,098.27 = 2,468.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,398.74/11,098.27 = 2,468.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,398.74x = 11,098.27 × 2,468.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,398.74x = 27,395,229.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,395,229.39/7,398.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.69

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