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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.42, 11,006.86 and 2,407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.42, 11,006.86 and 2,407.08 is: 3,610.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.42 : 11,006.86 = 2,407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.42/11,006.86 = 2,407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.42x = 11,006.86 × 2,407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.42x = 26,494,392.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,494,392.57/7,337.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.86

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