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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.39, 10,569.93 and 5,811.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.39, 10,569.93 and 5,811.51 is: 8,717.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.39 : 10,569.93 = 5,811.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.39/10,569.93 = 5,811.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.39x = 10,569.93 × 5,811.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.39x = 61,427,271.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,427,271.74/7,046.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,717.55

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