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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.60, 11,005.80 and 2,404.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.60, 11,005.80 and 2,404.90 is: 3,607.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.60 : 11,005.80 = 2,404.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.60/11,005.80 = 2,404.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.60x = 11,005.80 × 2,404.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.60x = 26,467,848.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,467,848.42/7,336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.65

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