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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.35, 11,004.24 and 3,637.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.35, 11,004.24 and 3,637.70 is: 5,457.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.35 : 11,004.24 = 3,637.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.35/11,004.24 = 3,637.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.35x = 11,004.24 × 3,637.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.35x = 40,030,123.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,030,123.85/7,335.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.15

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