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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.62, 10,571.34 and 3,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.62, 10,571.34 and 3,151 is: 4,727.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.62 : 10,571.34 = 3,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.62/10,571.34 = 3,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.62x = 10,571.34 × 3,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.62x = 33,310,292.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,310,292.34/7,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.13

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