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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.62, 10,545.83 and 4,572.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.62, 10,545.83 and 4,572.21 is: 6,853.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.62 : 10,545.83 = 4,572.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.62/10,545.83 = 4,572.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.62x = 10,545.83 × 4,572.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.62x = 48,217,749.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,217,749.38/7,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.38

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