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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.13, 10,570.68 and 5,729.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.13, 10,570.68 and 5,729.32 is: 8,593.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.13 : 10,570.68 = 5,729.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.13/10,570.68 = 5,729.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.13x = 10,570.68 × 5,729.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.13x = 60,562,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,562,808.34/7,047.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,593.97

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