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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.62, 10,575.65 and 3,539.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.62, 10,575.65 and 3,539.89 is: 5,310.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.62 : 10,575.65 = 3,539.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.62/10,575.65 = 3,539.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.62x = 10,575.65 × 3,539.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.62x = 37,436,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,436,637.68/7,049.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,310.45

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