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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.53, 10,546.58 and 5,371.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.53, 10,546.58 and 5,371.96 is: 8,035.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.53 : 10,546.58 = 5,371.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.53/10,546.58 = 5,371.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.53x = 10,546.58 × 5,371.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.53x = 56,655,805.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,655,805.90/7,050.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,035.68

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