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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,399.77, 11,098.63 and 2,469.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,399.77, 11,098.63 and 2,469.30 is: 3,703.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,399.77 : 11,098.63 = 2,469.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,399.77/11,098.63 = 2,469.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,399.77x = 11,098.63 × 2,469.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,399.77x = 27,405,847.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,405,847.06/7,399.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.61

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