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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.38, 10,582.62 and 3,156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.38, 10,582.62 and 3,156.28 is: 4,736.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.38 : 10,582.62 = 3,156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.38/10,582.62 = 3,156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.38x = 10,582.62 × 3,156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.38x = 33,401,711.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,401,711.85/7,052.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.23

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