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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.42, 11,008.36 and 2,408.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.42, 11,008.36 and 2,408.08 is: 3,612.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.42 : 11,008.36 = 2,408.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.42/11,008.36 = 2,408.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.42x = 11,008.36 × 2,408.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.42x = 26,509,011.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,509,011.55/7,338.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.36

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