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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.14, 10,573.05 and 3,759.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.14, 10,573.05 and 3,759.54 is: 5,642.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.14 : 10,573.05 = 3,759.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.14/10,573.05 = 3,759.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.14x = 10,573.05 × 3,759.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.14x = 39,749,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,749,804.40/7,044.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.96

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