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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.44, 11,006.52 and 2,405.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.44, 11,006.52 and 2,405.08 is: 3,607.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.44 : 11,006.52 = 2,405.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.44/11,006.52 = 2,405.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.44x = 11,006.52 × 2,405.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.44x = 26,471,561.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,471,561.12/7,337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.74

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