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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,400.33, 11,100.59 and 2,469.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,400.33, 11,100.59 and 2,469.97 is: 3,704.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,400.33 : 11,100.59 = 2,469.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,400.33/11,100.59 = 2,469.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,400.33x = 11,100.59 × 2,469.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,400.33x = 27,418,096.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,418,096.90/7,400.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.98

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