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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.28, 10,556.60 and 3,336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.28, 10,556.60 and 3,336.48 is: 5,007.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.28 : 10,556.60 = 3,336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.28/10,556.60 = 3,336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.28x = 10,556.60 × 3,336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.28x = 35,221,884.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,221,884.77/7,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.18

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