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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.83, 10,558.82 and 3,344.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.83, 10,558.82 and 3,344.41 is: 5,016.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.83 : 10,558.82 = 3,344.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.83/10,558.82 = 3,344.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.83x = 10,558.82 × 3,344.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.83x = 35,313,044.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,313,044.76/7,039.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.18

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