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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.94, 10,540.49 and 3,329.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.94, 10,540.49 and 3,329.81 is: 4,996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.94 : 10,540.49 = 3,329.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.94/10,540.49 = 3,329.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.94x = 10,540.49 × 3,329.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.94x = 35,097,829.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,097,829.01/7,024.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.17

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