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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.42, 10,556.81 and 3,336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.42, 10,556.81 and 3,336.66 is: 5,007.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.42 : 10,556.81 = 3,336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.42/10,556.81 = 3,336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.42x = 10,556.81 × 3,336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.42x = 35,224,485.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,224,485.65/7,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.45

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