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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,334.35, 11,003.18 and 2,403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,334.35, 11,003.18 and 2,403.88 is: 3,606.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,334.35 : 11,003.18 = 2,403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,334.35/11,003.18 = 2,403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,334.35x = 11,003.18 × 2,403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,334.35x = 26,450,284.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,450,284.81/7,334.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.36

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