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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.96, 10,550.94 and 3,137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.96, 10,550.94 and 3,137.32 is: 4,705.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.96 : 10,550.94 = 3,137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.96/10,550.94 = 3,137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.96x = 10,550.94 × 3,137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.96x = 33,101,675.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,101,675.08/7,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.98

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