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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.02, 11,003.98 and 2,405.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.02, 11,003.98 and 2,405.62 is: 3,608.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.02 : 11,003.98 = 2,405.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.02/11,003.98 = 2,405.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.02x = 11,003.98 × 2,405.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.02x = 26,471,394.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,471,394.37/7,336.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.41

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