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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.56, 10,999.98 and 2,404.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.56, 10,999.98 and 2,404.47 is: 3,605.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.56 : 10,999.98 = 2,404.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.56/10,999.98 = 2,404.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.56x = 10,999.98 × 2,404.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.56x = 26,449,121.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,449,121.91/7,336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.11

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