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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.54, 10,524.80 and 3,553.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.54, 10,524.80 and 3,553.79 is: 5,330.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.54 : 10,524.80 = 3,553.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.54/10,524.80 = 3,553.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.54x = 10,524.80 × 3,553.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.54x = 37,402,858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,402,858.60/7,016.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.67

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