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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.38, 11,006.63 and 2,409.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.38, 11,006.63 and 2,409.48 is: 3,614.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.38 : 11,006.63 = 2,409.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.38/11,006.63 = 2,409.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.38x = 11,006.63 × 2,409.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.38x = 26,520,242.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,520,242.81/7,336.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.89

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