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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.16, 10,997.42 and 2,652.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.16, 10,997.42 and 2,652.54 is: 3,977.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.16 : 10,997.42 = 2,652.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.16/10,997.42 = 2,652.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.16x = 10,997.42 × 2,652.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.16x = 29,171,096.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,171,096.45/7,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.97

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