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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.01, 10,999.74 and 2,401.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.01, 10,999.74 and 2,401.63 is: 3,603.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.01 : 10,999.74 = 2,401.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.01/10,999.74 = 2,401.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.01x = 10,999.74 × 2,401.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.01x = 26,417,305.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,417,305.58/7,332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.01

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