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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.52, 10,552.48 and 3,333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.52, 10,552.48 and 3,333.76 is: 5,003.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.52 : 10,552.48 = 3,333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.52/10,552.48 = 3,333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.52x = 10,552.48 × 3,333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.52x = 35,179,435.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,179,435.72/7,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.11

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