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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.97, 11,005.07 and 2,405.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.97, 11,005.07 and 2,405.96 is: 3,608.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.97 : 11,005.07 = 2,405.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.97/11,005.07 = 2,405.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.97x = 11,005.07 × 2,405.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.97x = 26,477,691.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,477,691.16/7,336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.81

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