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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.70, 10,998.24 and 2,402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.70, 10,998.24 and 2,402.24 is: 3,602.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.70 : 10,998.24 = 2,402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.70/10,998.24 = 2,402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.70x = 10,998.24 × 2,402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.70x = 26,420,357.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,420,357.07/7,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.60

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