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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.14, 10,558.71 and 3,034.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.14, 10,558.71 and 3,034.88 is: 4,552.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.14 : 10,558.71 = 3,034.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.14/10,558.71 = 3,034.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.14x = 10,558.71 × 3,034.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.14x = 32,044,417.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,044,417.80/7,039.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.32

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