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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.54, 10,999.50 and 2,402.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.54, 10,999.50 and 2,402.22 is: 3,603.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.54 : 10,999.50 = 2,402.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.54/10,999.50 = 2,402.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.54x = 10,999.50 × 2,402.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.54x = 26,423,218.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,423,218.89/7,332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.56

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