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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.95, 10,997.12 and 2,401.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.95, 10,997.12 and 2,401.49 is: 3,601.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.95 : 10,997.12 = 2,401.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.95/10,997.12 = 2,401.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.95x = 10,997.12 × 2,401.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.95x = 26,409,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,409,406.72/7,332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.47

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