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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.42, 10,555.31 and 3,335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.42, 10,555.31 and 3,335.66 is: 5,005.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.42 : 10,555.31 = 3,335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.42/10,555.31 = 3,335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.42x = 10,555.31 × 3,335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.42x = 35,208,920.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,208,920.50/7,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.95

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