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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,408.44, 11,113.71 and 2,409.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,408.44, 11,113.71 and 2,409.17 is: 3,614.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,408.44 : 11,113.71 = 2,409.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,408.44/11,113.71 = 2,409.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,408.44x = 11,113.71 × 2,409.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,408.44x = 26,774,761.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,774,761.15/7,408.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.09

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