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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.60, 11,003.52 and 3,437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.60, 11,003.52 and 3,437.44 is: 5,157.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.60 : 11,003.52 = 3,437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.60/11,003.52 = 3,437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.60x = 11,003.52 × 3,437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.60x = 37,823,939.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,823,939.79/7,333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.62

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