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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,011.96, 10,514.88 and 3,724.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,011.96, 10,514.88 and 3,724.26 is: 5,584.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,011.96 : 10,514.88 = 3,724.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,011.96/10,514.88 = 3,724.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,011.96x = 10,514.88 × 3,724.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,011.96x = 39,160,146.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,160,146.99/7,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,584.76

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