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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.29, 10,996.83 and 2,400.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.29, 10,996.83 and 2,400.21 is: 3,599.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.29 : 10,996.83 = 2,400.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.29/10,996.83 = 2,400.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.29x = 10,996.83 × 2,400.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.29x = 26,394,701.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,394,701.33/7,333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.30

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