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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.63, 10,542.42 and 3,281.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.63, 10,542.42 and 3,281.67 is: 4,921.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.63 : 10,542.42 = 3,281.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.63/10,542.42 = 3,281.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.63x = 10,542.42 × 3,281.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.63x = 34,596,743.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,596,743.44/7,029.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.56

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