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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.73, 10,998.75 and 2,406.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.73, 10,998.75 and 2,406.06 is: 3,606.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.73 : 10,998.75 = 2,406.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.73/10,998.75 = 2,406.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.73x = 10,998.75 × 2,406.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.73x = 26,463,652.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,463,652.43/7,337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.52

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