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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.93, 11,003.78 and 2,953.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.93, 11,003.78 and 2,953.28 is: 4,429.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.93 : 11,003.78 = 2,953.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.93/11,003.78 = 2,953.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.93x = 11,003.78 × 2,953.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.93x = 32,497,188.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,497,188.38/7,335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.87

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