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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.31, 10,574.72 and 3,717.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.31, 10,574.72 and 3,717.23 is: 5,575.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.31 : 10,574.72 = 3,717.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.31/10,574.72 = 3,717.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.31x = 10,574.72 × 3,717.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.31x = 39,308,666.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,308,666.43/7,050.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.45

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