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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.72, 11,000.44 and 2,405.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.72, 11,000.44 and 2,405.82 is: 3,609.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.72 : 11,000.44 = 2,405.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.72/11,000.44 = 2,405.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.72x = 11,000.44 × 2,405.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.72x = 26,465,078.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,465,078.56/7,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.18

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