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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.28, 10,568.88 and 3,342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.28, 10,568.88 and 3,342.96 is: 5,014.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.28 : 10,568.88 = 3,342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.28/10,568.88 = 3,342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.28x = 10,568.88 × 3,342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.28x = 35,331,343.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,331,343.08/7,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.18

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