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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.82, 10,999.86 and 2,402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.82, 10,999.86 and 2,402.44 is: 3,603.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.82 : 10,999.86 = 2,402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.82/10,999.86 = 2,402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.82x = 10,999.86 × 2,402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.82x = 26,426,503.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,426,503.66/7,332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.87

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