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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.73, 10,996.36 and 2,335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.73, 10,996.36 and 2,335.12 is: 3,501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.73 : 10,996.36 = 2,335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.73/10,996.36 = 2,335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.73x = 10,996.36 × 2,335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.73x = 25,677,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,677,820.16/7,333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.33

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