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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.06, 10,560.59 and 3,524.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.06, 10,560.59 and 3,524.83 is: 5,288.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.06 : 10,560.59 = 3,524.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.06/10,560.59 = 3,524.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.06x = 10,560.59 × 3,524.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.06x = 37,224,273.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,224,273.45/7,039.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,288.24

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