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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.76, 10,562.58 and 3,926.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.76, 10,562.58 and 3,926.44 is: 5,889.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.76 : 10,562.58 = 3,926.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.76/10,562.58 = 3,926.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.76x = 10,562.58 × 3,926.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.76x = 41,473,336.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,473,336.62/7,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,889.63

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