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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.82, 10,997.58 and 2,400.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.82, 10,997.58 and 2,400.72 is: 3,601.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.82 : 10,997.58 = 2,400.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.82/10,997.58 = 2,400.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.82x = 10,997.58 × 2,400.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.82x = 26,402,110.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,402,110.26/7,330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.52

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