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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,400.98, 11,101.59 and 2,470.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,400.98, 11,101.59 and 2,470.65 is: 3,706.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,400.98 : 11,101.59 = 2,470.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,400.98/11,101.59 = 2,470.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,400.98x = 11,101.59 × 2,470.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,400.98x = 27,428,094.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,428,094.00/7,400.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.01

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