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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.63, 10,569.93 and 5,728.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.63, 10,569.93 and 5,728.82 is: 8,593.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.63 : 10,569.93 = 5,728.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.63/10,569.93 = 5,728.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.63x = 10,569.93 × 5,728.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.63x = 60,553,226.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,553,226.38/7,046.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,593.22

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