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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.48, 10,554.62 and 3,569.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.48, 10,554.62 and 3,569.64 is: 5,344.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.48 : 10,554.62 = 3,569.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.48/10,554.62 = 3,569.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.48x = 10,554.62 × 3,569.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.48x = 37,676,193.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,676,193.74/7,049.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,344.54

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