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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.24, 10,550.76 and 3,751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.24, 10,550.76 and 3,751.12 is: 5,624.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.24 : 10,550.76 = 3,751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.24/10,550.76 = 3,751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.24x = 10,550.76 × 3,751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.24x = 39,577,166.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,577,166.85/7,036.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,624.76

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