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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.18, 10,995.99 and 2,400.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.18, 10,995.99 and 2,400.72 is: 3,600.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.18 : 10,995.99 = 2,400.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.18/10,995.99 = 2,400.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.18x = 10,995.99 × 2,400.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.18x = 26,398,293.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,398,293.11/7,332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.33

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