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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.53, 11,005.76 and 2,951.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.53, 11,005.76 and 2,951.02 is: 4,428.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.53 : 11,005.76 = 2,951.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.53/11,005.76 = 2,951.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.53x = 11,005.76 × 2,951.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.53x = 32,478,217.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,478,217.88/7,333.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.73

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