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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.52, 11,003.44 and 2,718.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.52, 11,003.44 and 2,718.56 is: 4,077.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.52 : 11,003.44 = 2,718.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.52/11,003.44 = 2,718.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.52x = 11,003.44 × 2,718.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.52x = 29,913,511.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,913,511.85/7,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.90

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