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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.20, 10,536.30 and 3,512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.20, 10,536.30 and 3,512.28 is: 5,264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.20 : 10,536.30 = 3,512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.20/10,536.30 = 3,512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.20x = 10,536.30 × 3,512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.20x = 37,006,435.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,006,435.76/7,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,264.68

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