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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.09, 10,996.63 and 4,002.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.09, 10,996.63 and 4,002.66 is: 6,003.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.09 : 10,996.63 = 4,002.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.09/10,996.63 = 4,002.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.09x = 10,996.63 × 4,002.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.09x = 44,015,761.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,015,761.03/7,331.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.99

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