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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,604.94, 11,409.09 and 2,340.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,604.94, 11,409.09 and 2,340.42 is: 3,511.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,604.94 : 11,409.09 = 2,340.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,604.94/11,409.09 = 2,340.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,604.94x = 11,409.09 × 2,340.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,604.94x = 26,702,062.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,702,062.42/7,604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.15

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