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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.95, 10,998.61 and 2,402.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.95, 10,998.61 and 2,402.49 is: 3,602.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.95 : 10,998.61 = 2,402.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.95/10,998.61 = 2,402.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.95x = 10,998.61 × 2,402.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.95x = 26,424,050.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,424,050.54/7,333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.98

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