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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.52, 10,586.34 and 3,357.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.52, 10,586.34 and 3,357.72 is: 5,038.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.52 : 10,586.34 = 3,357.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.52/10,586.34 = 3,357.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.52x = 10,586.34 × 3,357.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.52x = 35,545,965.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,545,965.54/7,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.04

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