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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.83, 11,002.50 and 4,217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.83, 11,002.50 and 4,217.36 is: 6,327.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.83 : 11,002.50 = 4,217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.83/11,002.50 = 4,217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.83x = 11,002.50 × 4,217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.83x = 46,401,448.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,401,448.39/7,333.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,327.04

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