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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.93, 11,003.87 and 2,595.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.93, 11,003.87 and 2,595.60 is: 3,893.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.93 : 11,003.87 = 2,595.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.93/11,003.87 = 2,595.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.93x = 11,003.87 × 2,595.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.93x = 28,561,659.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,561,659.50/7,335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.40

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