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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.37, 10,994.46 and 2,400.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.37, 10,994.46 and 2,400.69 is: 3,599.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.37 : 10,994.46 = 2,400.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.37/10,994.46 = 2,400.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.37x = 10,994.46 × 2,400.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.37x = 26,394,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,394,290.18/7,332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.69

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