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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.06, 10,573.88 and 3,761.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.06, 10,573.88 and 3,761.51 is: 5,644.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.06 : 10,573.88 = 3,761.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.06/10,573.88 = 3,761.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.06x = 10,573.88 × 3,761.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.06x = 39,773,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,773,683.68/7,046.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,644.82

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