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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.41, 11,004.28 and 2,409.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.41, 11,004.28 and 2,409.98 is: 3,614.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.41 : 11,004.28 = 2,409.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.41/11,004.28 = 2,409.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.41x = 11,004.28 × 2,409.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.41x = 26,520,033.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,520,033.67/7,337.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.36

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