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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.46, 10,507.83 and 3,307.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.46, 10,507.83 and 3,307.57 is: 4,959.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.46 : 10,507.83 = 3,307.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.46/10,507.83 = 3,307.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.46x = 10,507.83 × 3,307.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.46x = 34,755,383.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,755,383.27/7,008.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.06

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