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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329.70, 10,988.07 and 3,433.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329.70, 10,988.07 and 3,433.06 is: 5,146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329.70 : 10,988.07 = 3,433.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329.70/10,988.07 = 3,433.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329.70x = 10,988.07 × 3,433.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329.70x = 37,722,703.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,722,703.59/7,329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.55

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