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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.14, 10,999.74 and 2,401.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.14, 10,999.74 and 2,401.38 is: 3,602.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.14 : 10,999.74 = 2,401.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.14/10,999.74 = 2,401.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.14x = 10,999.74 × 2,401.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.14x = 26,414,555.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,414,555.64/7,332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.57

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