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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.37, 10,564.96 and 4,112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.37, 10,564.96 and 4,112.73 is: 6,178.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.37 : 10,564.96 = 4,112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.37/10,564.96 = 4,112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.37x = 10,564.96 × 4,112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.37x = 43,450,827.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,450,827.94/7,032.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,178.69

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