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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,606.36, 11,407.74 and 2,340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,606.36, 11,407.74 and 2,340.64 is: 3,510.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,606.36 : 11,407.74 = 2,340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,606.36/11,407.74 = 2,340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,606.36x = 11,407.74 × 2,340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,606.36x = 26,701,412.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,701,412.55/7,606.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.41

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