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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.37, 10,997.24 and 2,400.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.37, 10,997.24 and 2,400.44 is: 3,601.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.37 : 10,997.24 = 2,400.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.37/10,997.24 = 2,400.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.37x = 10,997.24 × 2,400.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.37x = 26,398,147.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,398,147.80/7,330.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.21

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