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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.49, 10,575.91 and 3,540.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.49, 10,575.91 and 3,540.55 is: 5,310.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.49 : 10,575.91 = 3,540.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.49/10,575.91 = 3,540.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.49x = 10,575.91 × 3,540.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.49x = 37,444,538.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,444,538.15/7,051.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,310.16

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