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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.98, 10,557.49 and 3,334.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.98, 10,557.49 and 3,334.11 is: 5,002.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.98 : 10,557.49 = 3,334.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.98/10,557.49 = 3,334.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.98x = 10,557.49 × 3,334.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.98x = 35,199,850.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,199,850.70/7,036.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.13

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