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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.45, 10,556.86 and 3,336.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.45, 10,556.86 and 3,336.69 is: 5,007.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.45 : 10,556.86 = 3,336.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.45/10,556.86 = 3,336.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.45x = 10,556.86 × 3,336.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.45x = 35,224,969.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,224,969.19/7,034.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.49

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