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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.51, 11,000.13 and 2,402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.51, 11,000.13 and 2,402.40 is: 3,604.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.51 : 11,000.13 = 2,402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.51/11,000.13 = 2,402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.51x = 11,000.13 × 2,402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.51x = 26,426,712.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,426,712.31/7,332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.05

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