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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335, 10,985.70 and 4,409.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335, 10,985.70 and 4,409.88 is: 6,604.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335 : 10,985.70 = 4,409.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335/10,985.70 = 4,409.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335x = 10,985.70 × 4,409.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335x = 48,445,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,445,618.72/7,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.72

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