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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.47, 11,005.82 and 2,406.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.47, 11,005.82 and 2,406.46 is: 3,609.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.47 : 11,005.82 = 2,406.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.47/11,005.82 = 2,406.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.47x = 11,005.82 × 2,406.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.47x = 26,484,998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,484,998.54/7,337.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.56

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