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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.38, 10,998.87 and 3,773.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.38, 10,998.87 and 3,773.56 is: 5,660.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.38 : 10,998.87 = 3,773.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.38/10,998.87 = 3,773.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.38x = 10,998.87 × 3,773.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.38x = 41,504,895.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,504,895.88/7,332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.49

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