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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.23, 10,575.66 and 3,761.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.23, 10,575.66 and 3,761.44 is: 5,643.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.23 : 10,575.66 = 3,761.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.23/10,575.66 = 3,761.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.23x = 10,575.66 × 3,761.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.23x = 39,779,698.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,779,698.22/7,049.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,643.13

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