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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.72, 10,507.35 and 3,262.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.72, 10,507.35 and 3,262.83 is: 4,891.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.72 : 10,507.35 = 3,262.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.72/10,507.35 = 3,262.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.72x = 10,507.35 × 3,262.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.72x = 34,283,669.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,283,669.63/7,008.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.58

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