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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.36, 10,524.48 and 3,731.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.36, 10,524.48 and 3,731.14 is: 5,592.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.36 : 10,524.48 = 3,731.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.36/10,524.48 = 3,731.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.36x = 10,524.48 × 3,731.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.36x = 39,268,308.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,268,308.31/7,021.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.69

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