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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.78, 10,533.56 and 3,337.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.78, 10,533.56 and 3,337.59 is: 4,999.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.78 : 10,533.56 = 3,337.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.78/10,533.56 = 3,337.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.78x = 10,533.56 × 3,337.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.78x = 35,156,687.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,156,687.83/7,031.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.69

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