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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.61, 10,545.84 and 3,335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.61, 10,545.84 and 3,335.90 is: 5,002.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.61 : 10,545.84 = 3,335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.61/10,545.84 = 3,335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.61x = 10,545.84 × 3,335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.61x = 35,179,814.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,179,814.93/7,032.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.38

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