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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.49, 10,548.63 and 3,746.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.49, 10,548.63 and 3,746.88 is: 5,618.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.49 : 10,548.63 = 3,746.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.49/10,548.63 = 3,746.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.49x = 10,548.63 × 3,746.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.49x = 39,524,450.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,524,450.77/7,034.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,618.67

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