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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.32, 10,568.67 and 3,344.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.32, 10,568.67 and 3,344.58 is: 5,019.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.32 : 10,568.67 = 3,344.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.32/10,568.67 = 3,344.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.32x = 10,568.67 × 3,344.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.32x = 35,347,762.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,347,762.31/7,042.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.33

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