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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,339.63, 11,007.13 and 2,408.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,339.63, 11,007.13 and 2,408.12 is: 3,611.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,339.63 : 11,007.13 = 2,408.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,339.63/11,007.13 = 2,408.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,339.63x = 11,007.13 × 2,408.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,339.63x = 26,506,489.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,506,489.90/7,339.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.42

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