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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.26, 11,008.78 and 2,409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.26, 11,008.78 and 2,409.32 is: 3,614.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.26 : 11,008.78 = 2,409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.26/11,008.78 = 2,409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.26x = 11,008.78 × 2,409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.26x = 26,523,695.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,523,695.33/7,338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.44

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