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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.96, 11,004.86 and 2,404.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.96, 11,004.86 and 2,404.27 is: 3,606.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.96 : 11,004.86 = 2,404.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.96/11,004.86 = 2,404.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.96x = 11,004.86 × 2,404.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.96x = 26,458,654.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,458,654.75/7,335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.71

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