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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.75, 10,601.52 and 3,557.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.75, 10,601.52 and 3,557.55 is: 5,334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.75 : 10,601.52 = 3,557.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.75/10,601.52 = 3,557.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.75x = 10,601.52 × 3,557.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.75x = 37,715,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,715,463.89/7,069.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,334.77

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