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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,339.44, 11,009.52 and 2,406.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,339.44, 11,009.52 and 2,406.96 is: 3,610.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,339.44 : 11,009.52 = 2,406.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,339.44/11,009.52 = 2,406.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,339.44x = 11,009.52 × 2,406.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,339.44x = 26,499,474.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,499,474.26/7,339.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.56

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