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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,399.32, 11,098.86 and 2,469.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,399.32, 11,098.86 and 2,469.30 is: 3,703.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,399.32 : 11,098.86 = 2,469.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,399.32/11,098.86 = 2,469.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,399.32x = 11,098.86 × 2,469.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,399.32x = 27,406,415.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,406,415.00/7,399.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.91

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