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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,085.02, 10,627.50 and 3,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,085.02, 10,627.50 and 3,376 is: 5,063.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,085.02 : 10,627.50 = 3,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,085.02/10,627.50 = 3,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,085.02x = 10,627.50 × 3,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,085.02x = 35,878,440
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,878,440/7,085.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.99

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