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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.50, 11,004.60 and 2,953.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.50, 11,004.60 and 2,953.40 is: 4,430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.50 : 11,004.60 = 2,953.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.50/11,004.60 = 2,953.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.50x = 11,004.60 × 2,953.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.50x = 32,500,985.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,500,985.64/7,335.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.64

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