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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,669.98, 11,504.99 and 2,333.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,669.98, 11,504.99 and 2,333.21 is: 3,499.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,669.98 : 11,504.99 = 2,333.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,669.98/11,504.99 = 2,333.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,669.98x = 11,504.99 × 2,333.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,669.98x = 26,843,517.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,843,517.29/7,669.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.81

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