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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.01, 10,998.56 and 2,404.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.01, 10,998.56 and 2,404.11 is: 3,606.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.01 : 10,998.56 = 2,404.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.01/10,998.56 = 2,404.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.01x = 10,998.56 × 2,404.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.01x = 26,441,736.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,441,736.06/7,331.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.83

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