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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.14, 11,003.56 and 2,657.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.14, 11,003.56 and 2,657.35 is: 3,986.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.14 : 11,003.56 = 2,657.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.14/11,003.56 = 2,657.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.14x = 11,003.56 × 2,657.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.14x = 29,240,313.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,240,313.49/7,335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.33

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