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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.68, 10,996.74 and 2,401.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.68, 10,996.74 and 2,401.22 is: 3,601.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.68 : 10,996.74 = 2,401.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.68/10,996.74 = 2,401.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.68x = 10,996.74 × 2,401.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.68x = 26,405,592.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,405,592.02/7,332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.08

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