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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.97, 10,537.36 and 3,739.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.97, 10,537.36 and 3,739.28 is: 5,607.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.97 : 10,537.36 = 3,739.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.97/10,537.36 = 3,739.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.97x = 10,537.36 × 3,739.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.97x = 39,402,170.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,402,170.52/7,026.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,607.28

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