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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.80, 10,999.52 and 2,402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.80, 10,999.52 and 2,402.72 is: 3,604.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.80 : 10,999.52 = 2,402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.80/10,999.52 = 2,402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.80x = 10,999.52 × 2,402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.80x = 26,428,766.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,428,766.69/7,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.18

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