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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.13, 10,560.96 and 3,534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.13, 10,560.96 and 3,534.24 is: 5,297.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.13 : 10,560.96 = 3,534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.13/10,560.96 = 3,534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.13x = 10,560.96 × 3,534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.13x = 37,324,967.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,324,967.27/7,046.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,297.23

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