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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,328.72, 10,994.44 and 2,401.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,328.72, 10,994.44 and 2,401.82 is: 3,603.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,328.72 : 10,994.44 = 2,401.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,328.72/10,994.44 = 2,401.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,328.72x = 10,994.44 × 2,401.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,328.72x = 26,406,665.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,406,665.88/7,328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.18

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