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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.44, 10,548.03 and 3,347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.44, 10,548.03 and 3,347.24 is: 5,014.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.44 : 10,548.03 = 3,347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.44/10,548.03 = 3,347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.44x = 10,548.03 × 3,347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.44x = 35,306,747.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,306,747.75/7,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.14

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