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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.33, 10,995.56 and 2,885.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.33, 10,995.56 and 2,885.66 is: 4,326.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.33 : 10,995.56 = 2,885.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.33/10,995.56 = 2,885.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.33x = 10,995.56 × 2,885.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.33x = 31,729,433.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,729,433.24/7,333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.75

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