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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.16, 10,512.87 and 3,718.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.16, 10,512.87 and 3,718.90 is: 5,581.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.16 : 10,512.87 = 3,718.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.16/10,512.87 = 3,718.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.16x = 10,512.87 × 3,718.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.16x = 39,096,312.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,096,312.24/7,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.07

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