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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.51, 11,008.14 and 2,409.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.51, 11,008.14 and 2,409.81 is: 3,613.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.51 : 11,008.14 = 2,409.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.51/11,008.14 = 2,409.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.51x = 11,008.14 × 2,409.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.51x = 26,527,525.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,527,525.85/7,341.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.36

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