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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.72, 11,004.35 and 2,404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.72, 11,004.35 and 2,404.22 is: 3,606.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.72 : 11,004.35 = 2,404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.72/11,004.35 = 2,404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.72x = 11,004.35 × 2,404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.72x = 26,456,811.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,456,811.31/7,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.57

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