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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.54, 10,496.40 and 3,718.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.54, 10,496.40 and 3,718.18 is: 5,572.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.54 : 10,496.40 = 3,718.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.54/10,496.40 = 3,718.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.54x = 10,496.40 × 3,718.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.54x = 39,027,504.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,027,504.55/7,003.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,572.54

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