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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329.96, 10,994.58 and 2,401.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329.96, 10,994.58 and 2,401.92 is: 3,602.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329.96 : 10,994.58 = 2,401.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329.96/10,994.58 = 2,401.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329.96x = 10,994.58 × 2,401.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329.96x = 26,408,101.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,408,101.59/7,329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.76

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