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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,018.25, 10,528.99 and 3,730.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,018.25, 10,528.99 and 3,730.59 is: 5,596.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,018.25 : 10,528.99 = 3,730.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,018.25/10,528.99 = 3,730.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,018.25x = 10,528.99 × 3,730.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,018.25x = 39,279,335.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,279,335.48/7,018.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,596.75

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