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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.82, 10,997.74 and 2,334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.82, 10,997.74 and 2,334.48 is: 3,500.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.82 : 10,997.74 = 2,334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.82/10,997.74 = 2,334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.82x = 10,997.74 × 2,334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.82x = 25,674,004.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,674,004.08/7,333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.77

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