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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.29, 10,507.88 and 5,525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.29, 10,507.88 and 5,525.64 is: 8,277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.29 : 10,507.88 = 5,525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.29/10,507.88 = 5,525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.29x = 10,507.88 × 5,525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.29x = 58,062,734.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,062,734.42/7,014.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,277.78

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