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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.42, 10,998.69 and 2,402.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.42, 10,998.69 and 2,402.39 is: 3,603.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.42 : 10,998.69 = 2,402.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.42/10,998.69 = 2,402.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.42x = 10,998.69 × 2,402.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.42x = 26,423,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,423,161.36/7,332.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.61

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