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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.42, 11,002.74 and 2,406.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.42, 11,002.74 and 2,406.36 is: 3,607.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.42 : 11,002.74 = 2,406.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.42/11,002.74 = 2,406.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.42x = 11,002.74 × 2,406.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.42x = 26,476,553.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,476,553.43/7,338.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.94

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