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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.56, 10,535.22 and 4,658.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.56, 10,535.22 and 4,658.16 is: 6,979.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.56 : 10,535.22 = 4,658.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.56/10,535.22 = 4,658.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.56x = 10,535.22 × 4,658.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.56x = 49,074,683.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,074,683.42/7,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,979.21

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