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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.80, 10,528.20 and 4,251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.80, 10,528.20 and 4,251.06 is: 6,363.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.80 : 10,528.20 = 4,251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.80/10,528.20 = 4,251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.80x = 10,528.20 × 4,251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.80x = 44,756,009.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,756,009.89/7,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,363.89

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