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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.51, 10,535.72 and 3,073.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.51, 10,535.72 and 3,073.06 is: 4,610.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.51 : 10,535.72 = 3,073.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.51/10,535.72 = 3,073.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.51x = 10,535.72 × 3,073.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.51x = 32,376,884.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,376,884.34/7,022.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.44

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