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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,040.67, 10,546.66 and 4,070.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,040.67, 10,546.66 and 4,070.45 is: 6,097.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,040.67 : 10,546.66 = 4,070.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,040.67/10,546.66 = 4,070.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,040.67x = 10,546.66 × 4,070.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,040.67x = 42,929,660.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,929,660.76/7,040.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,097.38

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