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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.73, 10,562.50 and 3,347.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.73, 10,562.50 and 3,347.02 is: 5,019.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.73 : 10,562.50 = 3,347.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.73/10,562.50 = 3,347.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.73x = 10,562.50 × 3,347.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.73x = 35,352,916.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,352,916.14/7,043.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.06

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