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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.42, 10,553.91 and 3,139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.42, 10,553.91 and 3,139.32 is: 4,709.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.42 : 10,553.91 = 3,139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.42/10,553.91 = 3,139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.42x = 10,553.91 × 3,139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.42x = 33,132,100.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,132,100.74/7,035.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,709.33

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