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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.36, 11,002.40 and 2,404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.36, 11,002.40 and 2,404.88 is: 3,607.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.36 : 11,002.40 = 2,404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.36/11,002.40 = 2,404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.36x = 11,002.40 × 2,404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.36x = 26,459,451.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,459,451.71/7,335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.11

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