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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.68, 10,996.20 and 2,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.68, 10,996.20 and 2,404.80 is: 3,607.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.68 : 10,996.20 = 2,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.68/10,996.20 = 2,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.68x = 10,996.20 × 2,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.68x = 26,443,661.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,443,661.76/7,330.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.26

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