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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,037.70, 10,550.07 and 3,341.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,037.70, 10,550.07 and 3,341.67 is: 5,009.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,037.70 : 10,550.07 = 3,341.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,037.70/10,550.07 = 3,341.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,037.70x = 10,550.07 × 3,341.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,037.70x = 35,254,852.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,254,852.42/7,037.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.43

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