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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.69, 10,996.75 and 2,401.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.69, 10,996.75 and 2,401.23 is: 3,601.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.69 : 10,996.75 = 2,401.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.69/10,996.75 = 2,401.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.69x = 10,996.75 × 2,401.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.69x = 26,405,726.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,405,726.00/7,332.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.10

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