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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,398.98, 11,095.87 and 2,132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,398.98, 11,095.87 and 2,132.59 is: 3,198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,398.98 : 11,095.87 = 2,132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,398.98/11,095.87 = 2,132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,398.98x = 11,095.87 × 2,132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,398.98x = 23,662,885.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,662,885.92/7,398.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.13

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