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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.52, 10,997.60 and 2,402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.52, 10,997.60 and 2,402.16 is: 3,602.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.52 : 10,997.60 = 2,402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.52/10,997.60 = 2,402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.52x = 10,997.60 × 2,402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.52x = 26,417,994.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,417,994.82/7,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.85

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