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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.80, 11,001.02 and 2,403.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.80, 11,001.02 and 2,403.72 is: 3,605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.80 : 11,001.02 = 2,403.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.80/11,001.02 = 2,403.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.80x = 11,001.02 × 2,403.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.80x = 26,443,371.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,443,371.79/7,333.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.68

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