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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.55, 10,999.34 and 2,589.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.55, 10,999.34 and 2,589.33 is: 3,882.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.55 : 10,999.34 = 2,589.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.55/10,999.34 = 2,589.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.55x = 10,999.34 × 2,589.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.55x = 28,480,880.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,480,880.60/7,335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.59

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