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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.80, 10,547.88 and 3,333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.80, 10,547.88 and 3,333.16 is: 4,999.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.80 : 10,547.88 = 3,333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.80/10,547.88 = 3,333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.80x = 10,547.88 × 3,333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.80x = 35,157,771.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,157,771.70/7,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.83

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