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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.68, 10,569.38 and 3,295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.68, 10,569.38 and 3,295.56 is: 4,943.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.68 : 10,569.38 = 3,295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.68/10,569.38 = 3,295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.68x = 10,569.38 × 3,295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.68x = 34,832,025.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,832,025.95/7,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.74

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