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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.81, 11,003.60 and 2,953.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.81, 11,003.60 and 2,953.16 is: 4,429.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.81 : 11,003.60 = 2,953.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.81/11,003.60 = 2,953.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.81x = 11,003.60 × 2,953.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.81x = 32,495,321.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,495,321.59/7,335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.68

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