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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.42, 10,563.21 and 3,346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.42, 10,563.21 and 3,346.62 is: 5,016.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.42 : 10,563.21 = 3,346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.42/10,563.21 = 3,346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.42x = 10,563.21 × 3,346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.42x = 35,351,049.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,351,049.85/7,047.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.17

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