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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.38, 10,998.92 and 2,652.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.38, 10,998.92 and 2,652.66 is: 3,978.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.38 : 10,998.92 = 2,652.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.38/10,998.92 = 2,652.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.38x = 10,998.92 × 2,652.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.38x = 29,176,401.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,176,401.76/7,333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.57

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