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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.38, 10,573.62 and 3,150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.38, 10,573.62 and 3,150.28 is: 4,727.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.38 : 10,573.62 = 3,150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.38/10,573.62 = 3,150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.38x = 10,573.62 × 3,150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.38x = 33,309,863.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,309,863.61/7,046.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.23

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