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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,399.96, 11,097.50 and 2,468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,399.96, 11,097.50 and 2,468.24 is: 3,701.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,399.96 : 11,097.50 = 2,468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,399.96/11,097.50 = 2,468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,399.96x = 11,097.50 × 2,468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,399.96x = 27,391,293.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,391,293.40/7,399.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.55

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