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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.02, 10,998.26 and 3,437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.02, 10,998.26 and 3,437.70 is: 5,158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.02 : 10,998.26 = 3,437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.02/10,998.26 = 3,437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.02x = 10,998.26 × 3,437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.02x = 37,808,672.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,808,672.00/7,330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,158.06

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