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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,399.28, 11,099.67 and 2,467.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,399.28, 11,099.67 and 2,467.59 is: 3,701.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,399.28 : 11,099.67 = 2,467.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,399.28/11,099.67 = 2,467.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,399.28x = 11,099.67 × 2,467.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,399.28x = 27,389,434.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,389,434.70/7,399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.64

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