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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.39, 11,008.79 and 2,406.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.39, 11,008.79 and 2,406.70 is: 3,610.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.39 : 11,008.79 = 2,406.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.39/11,008.79 = 2,406.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.39x = 11,008.79 × 2,406.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.39x = 26,494,854.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,494,854.89/7,338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.45

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