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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.02, 11,005.48 and 2,406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.02, 11,005.48 and 2,406.62 is: 3,609.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.02 : 11,005.48 = 2,406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.02/11,005.48 = 2,406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.02x = 11,005.48 × 2,406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.02x = 26,486,008.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,486,008.28/7,337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.91

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