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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.64, 10,544.45 and 3,741.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.64, 10,544.45 and 3,741.26 is: 5,612.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.64 : 10,544.45 = 3,741.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.64/10,544.45 = 3,741.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.64x = 10,544.45 × 3,741.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.64x = 39,449,457.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,449,457.58/7,028.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.67

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