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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.18, 10,997.49 and 2,401.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.18, 10,997.49 and 2,401.72 is: 3,601.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.18 : 10,997.49 = 2,401.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.18/10,997.49 = 2,401.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.18x = 10,997.49 × 2,401.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.18x = 26,412,891.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,412,891.68/7,333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.83

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