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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337, 11,005.59 and 2,720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337, 11,005.59 and 2,720 is: 4,080.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337 : 11,005.59 = 2,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337/11,005.59 = 2,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337x = 11,005.59 × 2,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337x = 29,935,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,935,204.80/7,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.03

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