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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,011, 10,512.70 and 3,493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,011, 10,512.70 and 3,493.28 is: 5,238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,011 : 10,512.70 = 3,493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,011/10,512.70 = 3,493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,011x = 10,512.70 × 3,493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,011x = 36,723,804.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,723,804.66/7,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,238.03

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