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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.21, 11,004.99 and 2,406.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.21, 11,004.99 and 2,406.75 is: 3,609.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.21 : 11,004.99 = 2,406.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.21/11,004.99 = 2,406.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.21x = 11,004.99 × 2,406.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.21x = 26,486,259.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,486,259.68/7,338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.36

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