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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.28, 10,551.53 and 3,337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.28, 10,551.53 and 3,337.07 is: 5,002.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.28 : 10,551.53 = 3,337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.28/10,551.53 = 3,337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.28x = 10,551.53 × 3,337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.28x = 35,211,194.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,211,194.22/7,039.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.10

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