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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.66, 10,553.29 and 3,706.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.66, 10,553.29 and 3,706.97 is: 5,554.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.66 : 10,553.29 = 3,706.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.66/10,553.29 = 3,706.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.66x = 10,553.29 × 3,706.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.66x = 39,120,667.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,120,667.40/7,043.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,554.03

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