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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.66, 10,571.58 and 3,350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.66, 10,571.58 and 3,350.26 is: 5,025.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.66 : 10,571.58 = 3,350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.66/10,571.58 = 3,350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.66x = 10,571.58 × 3,350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.66x = 35,417,541.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,417,541.61/7,047.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,025.43

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