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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.66, 10,566.13 and 3,297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.66, 10,566.13 and 3,297.50 is: 4,940.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.66 : 10,566.13 = 3,297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.66/10,566.13 = 3,297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.66x = 10,566.13 × 3,297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.66x = 34,841,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,841,813.68/7,052.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.24

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