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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.45, 11,003.58 and 2,407.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.45, 11,003.58 and 2,407.71 is: 3,610.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.45 : 11,003.58 = 2,407.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.45/11,003.58 = 2,407.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.45x = 11,003.58 × 2,407.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.45x = 26,493,429.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,493,429.60/7,338.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.22

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