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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.52, 10,549.49 and 3,331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.52, 10,549.49 and 3,331.76 is: 5,000.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.52 : 10,549.49 = 3,331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.52/10,549.49 = 3,331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.52x = 10,549.49 × 3,331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.52x = 35,148,299.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,148,299.40/7,029.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,000.10

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