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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.14, 10,541.97 and 3,562.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.14, 10,541.97 and 3,562.38 is: 5,346.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.14 : 10,541.97 = 3,562.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.14/10,541.97 = 3,562.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.14x = 10,541.97 × 3,562.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.14x = 37,554,503.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,554,503.09/7,024.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,346.49

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