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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.29, 10,551.74 and 3,083.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.29, 10,551.74 and 3,083.06 is: 4,626.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.29 : 10,551.74 = 3,083.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.29/10,551.74 = 3,083.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.29x = 10,551.74 × 3,083.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.29x = 32,531,658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,531,658.49/7,032.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.04

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