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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.73, 10,545.55 and 3,332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.73, 10,545.55 and 3,332.72 is: 4,995.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.73 : 10,545.55 = 3,332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.73/10,545.55 = 3,332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.73x = 10,545.55 × 3,332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.73x = 35,145,304.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,145,304.34/7,035.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.26

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