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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.83, 11,006.77 and 2,406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.83, 11,006.77 and 2,406.08 is: 3,609.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.83 : 11,006.77 = 2,406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.83/11,006.77 = 2,406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.83x = 11,006.77 × 2,406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.83x = 26,483,169.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,483,169.16/7,336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.62

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