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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.49, 11,000.67 and 2,402.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.49, 11,000.67 and 2,402.38 is: 3,604.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.49 : 11,000.67 = 2,402.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.49/11,000.67 = 2,402.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.49x = 11,000.67 × 2,402.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.49x = 26,427,789.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,427,789.59/7,332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.20

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