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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.42, 10,502.91 and 3,541.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.42, 10,502.91 and 3,541.62 is: 5,307.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.42 : 10,502.91 = 3,541.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.42/10,502.91 = 3,541.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.42x = 10,502.91 × 3,541.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.42x = 37,197,316.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,197,316.11/7,008.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,307.52

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