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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.62, 10,989.78 and 4,409.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.62, 10,989.78 and 4,409.74 is: 6,604.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.62 : 10,989.78 = 4,409.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.62/10,989.78 = 4,409.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.62x = 10,989.78 × 4,409.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.62x = 48,462,072.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,462,072.46/7,337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.60

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