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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.70, 10,579.17 and 3,354.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.70, 10,579.17 and 3,354.19 is: 5,031.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.70 : 10,579.17 = 3,354.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.70/10,579.17 = 3,354.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.70x = 10,579.17 × 3,354.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.70x = 35,484,532.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,484,532.35/7,052.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.34

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