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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.28, 10,995.33 and 2,399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.28, 10,995.33 and 2,399.20 is: 3,597.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.28 : 10,995.33 = 2,399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.28/10,995.33 = 2,399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.28x = 10,995.33 × 2,399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.28x = 26,379,995.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,379,995.74/7,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.79

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