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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.17, 11,007.26 and 2,406.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.17, 11,007.26 and 2,406.49 is: 3,609.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.17 : 11,007.26 = 2,406.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.17/11,007.26 = 2,406.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.17x = 11,007.26 × 2,406.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.17x = 26,488,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,488,861.12/7,338.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.74

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