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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,067.72, 10,588.50 and 3,553.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,067.72, 10,588.50 and 3,553.64 is: 5,323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,067.72 : 10,588.50 = 3,553.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,067.72/10,588.50 = 3,553.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,067.72x = 10,588.50 × 3,553.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,067.72x = 37,627,717.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,627,717.14/7,067.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,323.88

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