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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.24, 10,507.72 and 3,312.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.24, 10,507.72 and 3,312.54 is: 4,965.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.24 : 10,507.72 = 3,312.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.24/10,507.72 = 3,312.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.24x = 10,507.72 × 3,312.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.24x = 34,807,242.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,807,242.81/7,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,965.91

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