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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.53, 10,997.88 and 2,403.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.53, 10,997.88 and 2,403.48 is: 3,602.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.53 : 10,997.88 = 2,403.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.53/10,997.88 = 2,403.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.53x = 10,997.88 × 2,403.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.53x = 26,433,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,433,162.72/7,336.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.95

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