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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.70, 11,017.35 and 4,421.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.70, 11,017.35 and 4,421.70 is: 6,639.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.70 : 11,017.35 = 4,421.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.70/11,017.35 = 4,421.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.70x = 11,017.35 × 4,421.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.70x = 48,715,416.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,715,416.50/7,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,639.06

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