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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.59, 10,497.30 and 3,486.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.59, 10,497.30 and 3,486.97 is: 5,223.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.59 : 10,497.30 = 3,486.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.59/10,497.30 = 3,486.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.59x = 10,497.30 × 3,486.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.59x = 36,603,770.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,603,770.18/7,007.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.45

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