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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.02, 10,563.36 and 3,754.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.02, 10,563.36 and 3,754.44 is: 5,634.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.02 : 10,563.36 = 3,754.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.02/10,563.36 = 3,754.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.02x = 10,563.36 × 3,754.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.02x = 39,659,501.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,659,501.32/7,039.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,634.24

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