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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.53, 11,000.51 and 2,401.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.53, 11,000.51 and 2,401.87 is: 3,603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.53 : 11,000.51 = 2,401.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.53/11,000.51 = 2,401.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.53x = 11,000.51 × 2,401.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.53x = 26,421,782.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,421,782.94/7,332.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.37

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