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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.95, 10,553.03 and 3,568.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.95, 10,553.03 and 3,568.63 is: 5,357.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.95 : 10,553.03 = 3,568.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.95/10,553.03 = 3,568.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.95x = 10,553.03 × 3,568.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.95x = 37,659,859.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,659,859.45/7,028.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,357.82

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