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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.65, 11,006.82 and 2,340.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.65, 11,006.82 and 2,340.55 is: 3,510.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.65 : 11,006.82 = 2,340.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.65/11,006.82 = 2,340.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.65x = 11,006.82 × 2,340.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.65x = 25,762,026.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,762,026.31/7,337.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.94

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