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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.58, 10,538.70 and 3,326.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.58, 10,538.70 and 3,326.72 is: 4,990.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.58 : 10,538.70 = 3,326.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.58/10,538.70 = 3,326.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.58x = 10,538.70 × 3,326.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.58x = 35,059,251.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,059,251.37/7,024.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.94

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