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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.74, 10,998.04 and 2,402.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.74, 10,998.04 and 2,402.58 is: 3,603.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.74 : 10,998.04 = 2,402.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.74/10,998.04 = 2,402.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.74x = 10,998.04 × 2,402.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.74x = 26,423,670.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,423,670.94/7,332.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.52

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