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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.04, 10,502.97 and 3,308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.04, 10,502.97 and 3,308.72 is: 4,955.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.04 : 10,502.97 = 3,308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.04/10,502.97 = 3,308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.04x = 10,502.97 × 3,308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.04x = 34,751,334.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,751,334.38/7,012.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.96

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