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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.69, 10,549.40 and 3,744.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.69, 10,549.40 and 3,744.54 is: 5,620.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.69 : 10,549.40 = 3,744.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.69/10,549.40 = 3,744.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.69x = 10,549.40 × 3,744.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.69x = 39,502,631.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,502,631.55/7,028.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,620.20

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