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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.82, 11,001.43 and 2,404.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.82, 11,001.43 and 2,404.36 is: 3,605.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.82 : 11,001.43 = 2,404.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.82/11,001.43 = 2,404.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.82x = 11,001.43 × 2,404.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.82x = 26,451,392.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,451,392.22/7,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.79

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