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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.27, 10,998.62 and 2,400.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.27, 10,998.62 and 2,400.89 is: 3,601.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.27 : 10,998.62 = 2,400.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.27/10,998.62 = 2,400.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.27x = 10,998.62 × 2,400.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.27x = 26,406,409.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,406,409.77/7,331.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.89

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