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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.83, 11,008.12 and 2,408.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.83, 11,008.12 and 2,408.88 is: 3,613.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.83 : 11,008.12 = 2,408.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.83/11,008.12 = 2,408.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.83x = 11,008.12 × 2,408.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.83x = 26,517,228.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,517,228.06/7,337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.77

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