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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.24, 10,996.65 and 2,404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.24, 10,996.65 and 2,404.60 is: 3,604.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.24 : 10,996.65 = 2,404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.24/10,996.65 = 2,404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.24x = 10,996.65 × 2,404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.24x = 26,442,544.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,442,544.59/7,336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.37

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