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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.43, 10,581.80 and 3,544.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.43, 10,581.80 and 3,544.50 is: 5,316.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.43 : 10,581.80 = 3,544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.43/10,581.80 = 3,544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.43x = 10,581.80 × 3,544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.43x = 37,507,190.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,507,190.10/7,055.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.07

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