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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.63, 10,528.98 and 3,733.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.63, 10,528.98 and 3,733.84 is: 5,598.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.63 : 10,528.98 = 3,733.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.63/10,528.98 = 3,733.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.63x = 10,528.98 × 3,733.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.63x = 39,313,526.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,313,526.68/7,021.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.92

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