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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.25, 10,997.22 and 2,401.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.25, 10,997.22 and 2,401.78 is: 3,602.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.25 : 10,997.22 = 2,401.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.25/10,997.22 = 2,401.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.25x = 10,997.22 × 2,401.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.25x = 26,412,903.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,412,903.05/7,332.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.29

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