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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.58, 10,506.06 and 4,372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.58, 10,506.06 and 4,372.44 is: 6,549.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.58 : 10,506.06 = 4,372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.58/10,506.06 = 4,372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.58x = 10,506.06 × 4,372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.58x = 45,937,116.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,937,116.99/7,013.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,549.74

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