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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.71, 10,999.98 and 2,401.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.71, 10,999.98 and 2,401.02 is: 3,601.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.71 : 10,999.98 = 2,401.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.71/10,999.98 = 2,401.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.71x = 10,999.98 × 2,401.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.71x = 26,411,171.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,411,171.98/7,332.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.83

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