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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.20, 10,995.99 and 2,400.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.20, 10,995.99 and 2,400.74 is: 3,600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.20 : 10,995.99 = 2,400.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.20/10,995.99 = 2,400.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.20x = 10,995.99 × 2,400.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.20x = 26,398,458.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,398,458.05/7,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.35

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