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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.80, 10,996.47 and 2,400.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.80, 10,996.47 and 2,400.42 is: 3,600.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.80 : 10,996.47 = 2,400.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.80/10,996.47 = 2,400.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.80x = 10,996.47 × 2,400.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.80x = 26,396,146.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,396,146.52/7,330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.72

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