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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.62, 10,569.84 and 3,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.62, 10,569.84 and 3,150 is: 4,725.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.62 : 10,569.84 = 3,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.62/10,569.84 = 3,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.62x = 10,569.84 × 3,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.62x = 33,294,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,294,996/7,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.63

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