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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.27, 10,998.90 and 2,402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.27, 10,998.90 and 2,402.32 is: 3,603.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.27 : 10,998.90 = 2,402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.27/10,998.90 = 2,402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.27x = 10,998.90 × 2,402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.27x = 26,422,877.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,422,877.45/7,333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.15

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