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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.46, 10,539.28 and 5,565.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.46, 10,539.28 and 5,565.75 is: 8,360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.46 : 10,539.28 = 5,565.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.46/10,539.28 = 5,565.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.46x = 10,539.28 × 5,565.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.46x = 58,658,997.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,658,997.66/7,016.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.20

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