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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.57, 10,551.04 and 3,332.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.57, 10,551.04 and 3,332.79 is: 5,001.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.57 : 10,551.04 = 3,332.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.57/10,551.04 = 3,332.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.57x = 10,551.04 × 3,332.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.57x = 35,164,400.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,164,400.60/7,030.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.64

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