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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,339.97, 11,009.57 and 2,408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,339.97, 11,009.57 and 2,408.96 is: 3,613.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,339.97 : 11,009.57 = 2,408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,339.97/11,009.57 = 2,408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,339.97x = 11,009.57 × 2,408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,339.97x = 26,521,546.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,521,546.65/7,339.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.31

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