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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.76, 11,001.18 and 2,405.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.76, 11,001.18 and 2,405.86 is: 3,609.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.76 : 11,001.18 = 2,405.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.76/11,001.18 = 2,405.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.76x = 11,001.18 × 2,405.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.76x = 26,467,298.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,467,298.91/7,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.46

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