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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.98, 10,568.35 and 4,271.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.98, 10,568.35 and 4,271.83 is: 6,407.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.98 : 10,568.35 = 4,271.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.98/10,568.35 = 4,271.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.98x = 10,568.35 × 4,271.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.98x = 45,146,194.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,146,194.58/7,045.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,407.37

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