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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.16, 10,996.64 and 2,890.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.16, 10,996.64 and 2,890.14 is: 4,333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.16 : 10,996.64 = 2,890.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.16/10,996.64 = 2,890.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.16x = 10,996.64 × 2,890.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.16x = 31,781,829.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,781,829.13/7,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333.99

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