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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.26, 10,541.39 and 3,913.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.26, 10,541.39 and 3,913.68 is: 5,866.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.26 : 10,541.39 = 3,913.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.26/10,541.39 = 3,913.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.26x = 10,541.39 × 3,913.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.26x = 41,255,607.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,255,607.65/7,032.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.63

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