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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.92, 10,561.74 and 3,959.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.92, 10,561.74 and 3,959.56 is: 5,934.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.92 : 10,561.74 = 3,959.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.92/10,561.74 = 3,959.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.92x = 10,561.74 × 3,959.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.92x = 41,819,843.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,819,843.23/7,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,934.49

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