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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.70, 10,553.07 and 3,343.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.70, 10,553.07 and 3,343.67 is: 5,012.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.70 : 10,553.07 = 3,343.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.70/10,553.07 = 3,343.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.70x = 10,553.07 × 3,343.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.70x = 35,285,983.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,285,983.57/7,039.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.43

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