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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.52, 10,580.04 and 3,357.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.52, 10,580.04 and 3,357.52 is: 5,036.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.52 : 10,580.04 = 3,357.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.52/10,580.04 = 3,357.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.52x = 10,580.04 × 3,357.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.52x = 35,522,695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,522,695.90/7,053.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.17

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