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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.94, 11,009.10 and 2,408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.94, 11,009.10 and 2,408.60 is: 3,613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.94 : 11,009.10 = 2,408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.94/11,009.10 = 2,408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.94x = 11,009.10 × 2,408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.94x = 26,516,518.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,516,518.26/7,338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.13

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