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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.17, 10,546.68 and 3,336.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.17, 10,546.68 and 3,336.46 is: 5,003.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.17 : 10,546.68 = 3,336.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.17/10,546.68 = 3,336.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.17x = 10,546.68 × 3,336.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.17x = 35,188,562.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,188,562.10/7,033.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.23

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