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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.46, 11,008.61 and 2,406.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.46, 11,008.61 and 2,406.77 is: 3,610.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.46 : 11,008.61 = 2,406.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.46/11,008.61 = 2,406.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.46x = 11,008.61 × 2,406.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.46x = 26,495,180.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,495,180.26/7,338.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.46

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