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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,399.76, 11,099.63 and 3,017.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,399.76, 11,099.63 and 3,017.66 is: 4,526.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,399.76 : 11,099.63 = 3,017.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,399.76/11,099.63 = 3,017.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,399.76x = 11,099.63 × 3,017.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,399.76x = 33,494,861.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,494,861.51/7,399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.48

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