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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.96, 10,516.38 and 3,725.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.96, 10,516.38 and 3,725.26 is: 5,586.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.96 : 10,516.38 = 3,725.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.96/10,516.38 = 3,725.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.96x = 10,516.38 × 3,725.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.96x = 39,176,249.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,176,249.76/7,012.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,586.26

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