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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.52, 11,006.30 and 3,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.52, 11,006.30 and 3,233.52 is: 4,850.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.52 : 11,006.30 = 3,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.52/11,006.30 = 3,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.52x = 11,006.30 × 3,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.52x = 35,589,091.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,589,091.18/7,337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.29

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