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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.68, 11,000.56 and 2,403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.68, 11,000.56 and 2,403.52 is: 3,605.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.68 : 11,000.56 = 2,403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.68/11,000.56 = 2,403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.68x = 11,000.56 × 2,403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.68x = 26,440,065.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,440,065.97/7,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.29

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