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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.76, 10,524.30 and 5,458.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.76, 10,524.30 and 5,458.32 is: 8,186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.76 : 10,524.30 = 5,458.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.76/10,524.30 = 5,458.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.76x = 10,524.30 × 5,458.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.76x = 57,444,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,444,997.18/7,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,186.83

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