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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.04, 10,542.96 and 3,333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.04, 10,542.96 and 3,333.96 is: 4,997.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.04 : 10,542.96 = 3,333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.04/10,542.96 = 3,333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.04x = 10,542.96 × 3,333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.04x = 35,149,806.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,149,806.92/7,034.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.10

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