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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.54, 10,585.69 and 3,357.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.54, 10,585.69 and 3,357.32 is: 5,039.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.54 : 10,585.69 = 3,357.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.54/10,585.69 = 3,357.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.54x = 10,585.69 × 3,357.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.54x = 35,539,487.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,539,487.43/7,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.25

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