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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.19, 11,002.79 and 2,655.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.19, 11,002.79 and 2,655.82 is: 3,983.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.19 : 11,002.79 = 2,655.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.19/11,002.79 = 2,655.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.19x = 11,002.79 × 2,655.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.19x = 29,221,429.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,221,429.74/7,335.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.73

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