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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.64, 10,557.72 and 3,572.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.64, 10,557.72 and 3,572.88 is: 5,362.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.64 : 10,557.72 = 3,572.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.64/10,557.72 = 3,572.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.64x = 10,557.72 × 3,572.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.64x = 37,721,466.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,721,466.63/7,034.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,362.25

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