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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,399.31, 11,098.94 and 2,467.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,399.31, 11,098.94 and 2,467.82 is: 3,701.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,399.31 : 11,098.94 = 2,467.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,399.31/11,098.94 = 2,467.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,399.31x = 11,098.94 × 2,467.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,399.31x = 27,390,118.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,390,118.28/7,399.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.71

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