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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.92, 10,514.99 and 3,720.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.92, 10,514.99 and 3,720.22 is: 5,581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.92 : 10,514.99 = 3,720.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.92/10,514.99 = 3,720.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.92x = 10,514.99 × 3,720.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.92x = 39,118,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,118,057.50/7,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.98

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