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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,037.91, 10,552.60 and 3,523.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,037.91, 10,552.60 and 3,523.83 is: 5,283.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,037.91 : 10,552.60 = 3,523.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,037.91/10,552.60 = 3,523.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,037.91x = 10,552.60 × 3,523.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,037.91x = 37,185,568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,185,568.46/7,037.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.61

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