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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.49, 10,588.83 and 3,554.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.49, 10,588.83 and 3,554.25 is: 5,324.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.49 : 10,588.83 = 3,554.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.49/10,588.83 = 3,554.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.49x = 10,588.83 × 3,554.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.49x = 37,635,349.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,635,349.03/7,068.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,324.39

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