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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.64, 10,517.08 and 3,549.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.64, 10,517.08 and 3,549.52 is: 5,321.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.64 : 10,517.08 = 3,549.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.64/10,517.08 = 3,549.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.64x = 10,517.08 × 3,549.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.64x = 37,330,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,330,585.80/7,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,321.81

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