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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.71, 10,558.52 and 3,533.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.71, 10,558.52 and 3,533.62 is: 5,293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.71 : 10,558.52 = 3,533.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.71/10,558.52 = 3,533.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.71x = 10,558.52 × 3,533.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.71x = 37,309,726.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,309,726.98/7,047.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,293.88

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