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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.88, 10,547.74 and 3,337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.88, 10,547.74 and 3,337.16 is: 5,004.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.88 : 10,547.74 = 3,337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.88/10,547.74 = 3,337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.88x = 10,547.74 × 3,337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.88x = 35,199,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,199,497.40/7,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.28

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