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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,334.38, 10,997.46 and 2,402.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,334.38, 10,997.46 and 2,402.70 is: 3,602.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,334.38 : 10,997.46 = 2,402.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,334.38/10,997.46 = 2,402.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,334.38x = 10,997.46 × 2,402.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,334.38x = 26,423,597.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,423,597.14/7,334.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.70

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