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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.46, 10,568.91 and 3,579.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.46, 10,568.91 and 3,579.14 is: 5,373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.46 : 10,568.91 = 3,579.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.46/10,568.91 = 3,579.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.46x = 10,568.91 × 3,579.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.46x = 37,827,608.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,827,608.54/7,039.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,373.65

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