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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.40, 11,006.82 and 2,406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.40, 11,006.82 and 2,406.84 is: 3,610.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.40 : 11,006.82 = 2,406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.40/11,006.82 = 2,406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.40x = 11,006.82 × 2,406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.40x = 26,491,654.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,491,654.65/7,337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.50

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