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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.40, 10,997.80 and 2,652.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.40, 10,997.80 and 2,652.79 is: 3,978.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.40 : 10,997.80 = 2,652.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.40/10,997.80 = 2,652.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.40x = 10,997.80 × 2,652.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.40x = 29,174,853.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,174,853.86/7,333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.35

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