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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,399.96, 11,100.72 and 2,467.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,399.96, 11,100.72 and 2,467.88 is: 3,702.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,399.96 : 11,100.72 = 2,467.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,399.96/11,100.72 = 2,467.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,399.96x = 11,100.72 × 2,467.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,399.96x = 27,395,244.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,395,244.87/7,399.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.08

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