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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.52, 10,999.28 and 2,402.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.52, 10,999.28 and 2,402.57 is: 3,603.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.52 : 10,999.28 = 2,402.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.52/10,999.28 = 2,402.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.52x = 10,999.28 × 2,402.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.52x = 26,426,473.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,426,473.14/7,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.52

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