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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,702.03, 10,036.58 and 5,524.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,702.03, 10,036.58 and 5,524.83 is: 8,273.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,702.03 : 10,036.58 = 5,524.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,702.03/10,036.58 = 5,524.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,702.03x = 10,036.58 × 5,524.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,702.03x = 55,450,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,450,370.66/6,702.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.67

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