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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,017.58, 10,512.06 and 4,376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,017.58, 10,512.06 and 4,376.44 is: 6,555.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,017.58 : 10,512.06 = 4,376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,017.58/10,512.06 = 4,376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,017.58x = 10,512.06 × 4,376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,017.58x = 46,005,399.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,005,399.87/7,017.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,555.74

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