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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.30, 10,996.32 and 3,581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.30, 10,996.32 and 3,581.76 is: 5,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.30 : 10,996.32 = 3,581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.30/10,996.32 = 3,581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.30x = 10,996.32 × 3,581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.30x = 39,386,179.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,386,179.12/7,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.60

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