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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.44, 10,539.74 and 3,329.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.44, 10,539.74 and 3,329.31 is: 4,995.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.44 : 10,539.74 = 3,329.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.44/10,539.74 = 3,329.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.44x = 10,539.74 × 3,329.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.44x = 35,090,061.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,090,061.78/7,024.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.42

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