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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.29, 10,553.96 and 3,289.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.29, 10,553.96 and 3,289.41 is: 4,935.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.29 : 10,553.96 = 3,289.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.29/10,553.96 = 3,289.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.29x = 10,553.96 × 3,289.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.29x = 34,716,309.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,716,309.79/7,034.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,935.30

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