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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,399.32, 11,098.98 and 3,706.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,399.32, 11,098.98 and 3,706.08 is: 5,559.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,399.32 : 11,098.98 = 3,706.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,399.32/11,098.98 = 3,706.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,399.32x = 11,098.98 × 3,706.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,399.32x = 41,133,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,133,707.80/7,399.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.12

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