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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,401.40, 11,098.38 and 2,469.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,401.40, 11,098.38 and 2,469.34 is: 3,702.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,401.40 : 11,098.38 = 2,469.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,401.40/11,098.38 = 2,469.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,401.40x = 11,098.38 × 2,469.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,401.40x = 27,405,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,405,673.67/7,401.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.77

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