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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.30, 11,005.65 and 2,953.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.30, 11,005.65 and 2,953.20 is: 4,430.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.30 : 11,005.65 = 2,953.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.30/11,005.65 = 2,953.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.30x = 11,005.65 × 2,953.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.30x = 32,501,885.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,501,885.58/7,335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.89

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