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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.36, 10,537.62 and 3,558.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.36, 10,537.62 and 3,558.84 is: 5,337.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.36 : 10,537.62 = 3,558.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.36/10,537.62 = 3,558.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.36x = 10,537.62 × 3,558.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.36x = 37,501,703.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,501,703.56/7,026.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,337.29

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