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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.30, 10,998.45 and 6,602.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.30, 10,998.45 and 6,602.70 is: 9,904.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.30 : 10,998.45 = 6,602.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.30/10,998.45 = 6,602.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.30x = 10,998.45 × 6,602.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.30x = 72,619,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,619,465.82/7,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,904.05

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