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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.81, 11,003.63 and 3,437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.81, 11,003.63 and 3,437.46 is: 5,156.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.81 : 11,003.63 = 3,437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.81/11,003.63 = 3,437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.81x = 11,003.63 × 3,437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.81x = 37,824,520.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,824,520.79/7,335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,156.15

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