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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,398.81, 11,093.90 and 2,467.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,398.81, 11,093.90 and 2,467.17 is: 3,699.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,398.81 : 11,093.90 = 2,467.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,398.81/11,093.90 = 2,467.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,398.81x = 11,093.90 × 2,467.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,398.81x = 27,370,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,370,524.93/7,398.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.31

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