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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,017.24, 10,523.70 and 3,554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,017.24, 10,523.70 and 3,554.04 is: 5,329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,017.24 : 10,523.70 = 3,554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,017.24/10,523.70 = 3,554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,017.24x = 10,523.70 × 3,554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,017.24x = 37,401,650.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,401,650.75/7,017.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.97

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