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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.66, 10,497.92 and 3,305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.66, 10,497.92 and 3,305.34 is: 4,950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.66 : 10,497.92 = 3,305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.66/10,497.92 = 3,305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.66x = 10,497.92 × 3,305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.66x = 34,699,178.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,699,178.37/7,008.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.90

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