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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.21, 10,541.44 and 5,718.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.21, 10,541.44 and 5,718.66 is: 8,572.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.21 : 10,541.44 = 5,718.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.21/10,541.44 = 5,718.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.21x = 10,541.44 × 5,718.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.21x = 60,282,911.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,282,911.27/7,032.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,572.40

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