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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.98, 10,553.87 and 3,569.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.98, 10,553.87 and 3,569.14 is: 5,343.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.98 : 10,553.87 = 3,569.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.98/10,553.87 = 3,569.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.98x = 10,553.87 × 3,569.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.98x = 37,668,239.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,668,239.57/7,048.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,343.79

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