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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,303.35, 10,949.32 and 3,357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,303.35, 10,949.32 and 3,357.24 is: 5,033.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,303.35 : 10,949.32 = 3,357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,303.35/10,949.32 = 3,357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,303.35x = 10,949.32 × 3,357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,303.35x = 36,759,495.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,759,495.08/7,303.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.24

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