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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.92, 10,542.72 and 3,571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.92, 10,542.72 and 3,571.20 is: 5,352.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.92 : 10,542.72 = 3,571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.92/10,542.72 = 3,571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.92x = 10,542.72 × 3,571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.92x = 37,650,161.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,650,161.66/7,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.66

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