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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.16, 11,005.74 and 2,406.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.16, 11,005.74 and 2,406.83 is: 3,610.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.16 : 11,005.74 = 2,406.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.16/11,005.74 = 2,406.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.16x = 11,005.74 × 2,406.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.16x = 26,488,890.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,488,890.18/7,337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.24

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