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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.91, 10,493.79 and 3,302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.91, 10,493.79 and 3,302.59 is: 4,946.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.91 : 10,493.79 = 3,302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.91/10,493.79 = 3,302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.91x = 10,493.79 × 3,302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.91x = 34,656,685.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,656,685.92/7,005.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.78

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