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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.96, 10,575.57 and 5,676.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.96, 10,575.57 and 5,676.84 is: 8,519.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.96 : 10,575.57 = 5,676.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.96/10,575.57 = 5,676.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.96x = 10,575.57 × 5,676.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.96x = 60,035,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,035,818.80/7,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,519.39

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