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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.14, 10,571.55 and 3,758.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.14, 10,571.55 and 3,758.54 is: 5,641.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.14 : 10,571.55 = 3,758.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.14/10,571.55 = 3,758.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.14x = 10,571.55 × 3,758.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.14x = 39,733,593.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,733,593.54/7,043.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.46

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