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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.73, 10,535.18 and 5,717.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.73, 10,535.18 and 5,717.95 is: 8,565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.73 : 10,535.18 = 5,717.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.73/10,535.18 = 5,717.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.73x = 10,535.18 × 5,717.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.73x = 60,239,632.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,239,632.48/7,032.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,565.61

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