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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.53, 11,002.01 and 2,402.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.53, 11,002.01 and 2,402.87 is: 3,604.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.53 : 11,002.01 = 2,402.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.53/11,002.01 = 2,402.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.53x = 11,002.01 × 2,402.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.53x = 26,436,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,436,399.77/7,333.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.87

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