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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.02, 10,993.86 and 2,652.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.02, 10,993.86 and 2,652.58 is: 3,975.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.02 : 10,993.86 = 2,652.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.02/10,993.86 = 2,652.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.02x = 10,993.86 × 2,652.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.02x = 29,162,106.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,162,106.90/7,335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.74

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