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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.37, 11,001.74 and 2,403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.37, 11,001.74 and 2,403.44 is: 3,605.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.37 : 11,001.74 = 2,403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.37/11,001.74 = 2,403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.37x = 11,001.74 × 2,403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.37x = 26,442,021.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,442,021.99/7,333.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.71

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