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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.33, 10,558.35 and 3,753.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.33, 10,558.35 and 3,753.54 is: 5,628.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.33 : 10,558.35 = 3,753.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.33/10,558.35 = 3,753.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.33x = 10,558.35 × 3,753.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.33x = 39,631,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,631,189.06/7,041.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,628.37

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