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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.52, 11,008.44 and 2,409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.52, 11,008.44 and 2,409.04 is: 3,612.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.52 : 11,008.44 = 2,409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.52/11,008.44 = 2,409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.52x = 11,008.44 × 2,409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.52x = 26,519,786.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,519,786.06/7,340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.79

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