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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.88, 11,000.40 and 2,653.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.88, 11,000.40 and 2,653.24 is: 3,980.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.88 : 11,000.40 = 2,653.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.88/11,000.40 = 2,653.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.88x = 11,000.40 × 2,653.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.88x = 29,186,701.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,186,701.30/7,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.25

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