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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.45, 10,549.17 and 3,332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.45, 10,549.17 and 3,332.49 is: 5,001.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.45 : 10,549.17 = 3,332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.45/10,549.17 = 3,332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.45x = 10,549.17 × 3,332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.45x = 35,155,003.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,155,003.53/7,029.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.10

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