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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.07, 10,996.46 and 2,399.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.07, 10,996.46 and 2,399.99 is: 3,600.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.07 : 10,996.46 = 2,399.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.07/10,996.46 = 2,399.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.07x = 10,996.46 × 2,399.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.07x = 26,391,394.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,391,394.04/7,330.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.43

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