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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.34, 10,560.02 and 5,473.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.34, 10,560.02 and 5,473.67 is: 8,204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.34 : 10,560.02 = 5,473.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.34/10,560.02 = 5,473.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.34x = 10,560.02 × 5,473.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.34x = 57,801,984.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,801,984.50/7,045.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,204.29

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