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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,339.69, 11,010.68 and 2,408.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,339.69, 11,010.68 and 2,408.21 is: 3,612.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,339.69 : 11,010.68 = 2,408.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,339.69/11,010.68 = 2,408.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,339.69x = 11,010.68 × 2,408.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,339.69x = 26,515,968.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,515,968.61/7,339.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.68

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