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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,339.53, 11,009.40 and 2,409.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,339.53, 11,009.40 and 2,409.54 is: 3,614.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,339.53 : 11,009.40 = 2,409.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,339.53/11,009.40 = 2,409.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,339.53x = 11,009.40 × 2,409.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,339.53x = 26,527,589.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,527,589.68/7,339.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.34

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