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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.93, 11,006.82 and 2,407.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.93, 11,006.82 and 2,407.51 is: 3,611.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.93 : 11,006.82 = 2,407.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.93/11,006.82 = 2,407.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.93x = 11,006.82 × 2,407.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.93x = 26,499,029.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,499,029.22/7,337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.24

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