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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.65, 10,531.98 and 3,735.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.65, 10,531.98 and 3,735.86 is: 5,601.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.65 : 10,531.98 = 3,735.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.65/10,531.98 = 3,735.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.65x = 10,531.98 × 3,735.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.65x = 39,345,950.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,345,950.14/7,023.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.93

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