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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.32, 10,569.96 and 3,347.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.32, 10,569.96 and 3,347.10 is: 5,023.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.32 : 10,569.96 = 3,347.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.32/10,569.96 = 3,347.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.32x = 10,569.96 × 3,347.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.32x = 35,378,713.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,378,713.12/7,042.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.73

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