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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.12, 11,006.08 and 2,411.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.12, 11,006.08 and 2,411.70 is: 3,617.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.12 : 11,006.08 = 2,411.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.12/11,006.08 = 2,411.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.12x = 11,006.08 × 2,411.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.12x = 26,543,363.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,543,363.14/7,338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.19

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