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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.24, 10,549.62 and 3,957.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.24, 10,549.62 and 3,957.24 is: 5,934.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.24 : 10,549.62 = 3,957.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.24/10,549.62 = 3,957.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.24x = 10,549.62 × 3,957.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.24x = 41,747,378.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,747,378.25/7,035.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,934.04

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