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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.20, 11,004.98 and 2,406.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.20, 11,004.98 and 2,406.74 is: 3,609.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.20 : 11,004.98 = 2,406.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.20/11,004.98 = 2,406.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.20x = 11,004.98 × 2,406.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.20x = 26,486,058.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,486,058.51/7,338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.34

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