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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.89, 10,555.33 and 3,337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.89, 10,555.33 and 3,337.10 is: 5,005.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.89 : 10,555.33 = 3,337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.89/10,555.33 = 3,337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.89x = 10,555.33 × 3,337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.89x = 35,224,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,224,222.30/7,036.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.65

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