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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.38, 10,535.87 and 3,908.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.38, 10,535.87 and 3,908.66 is: 5,858.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.38 : 10,535.87 = 3,908.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.38/10,535.87 = 3,908.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.38x = 10,535.87 × 3,908.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.38x = 41,181,090.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,181,090.73/7,029.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.42

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