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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.53, 11,002.16 and 2,405.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.53, 11,002.16 and 2,405.17 is: 3,607.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.53 : 11,002.16 = 2,405.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.53/11,002.16 = 2,405.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.53x = 11,002.16 × 2,405.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.53x = 26,462,043.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,462,043.67/7,335.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.38

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