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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.41, 10,550.99 and 3,349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.41, 10,550.99 and 3,349.20 is: 5,017.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.41 : 10,550.99 = 3,349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.41/10,550.99 = 3,349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.41x = 10,550.99 × 3,349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.41x = 35,337,423.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,337,423.65/7,043.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,017.09

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