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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,398.98, 11,095.76 and 2,717.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,398.98, 11,095.76 and 2,717.46 is: 4,075.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,398.98 : 11,095.76 = 2,717.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,398.98/11,095.76 = 2,717.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,398.98x = 11,095.76 × 2,717.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,398.98x = 30,152,283.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,152,283.97/7,398.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.19

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