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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.78, 10,524.51 and 5,491.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.78, 10,524.51 and 5,491.86 is: 8,222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.78 : 10,524.51 = 5,491.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.78/10,524.51 = 5,491.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.78x = 10,524.51 × 5,491.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.78x = 57,799,135.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,799,135.49/7,029.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,222.04

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