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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.03, 10,547.31 and 4,261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.03, 10,547.31 and 4,261.05 is: 6,388.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.03 : 10,547.31 = 4,261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.03/10,547.31 = 4,261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.03x = 10,547.31 × 4,261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.03x = 44,942,615.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,942,615.28/7,035.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,388.40

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