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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.92, 10,578.20 and 3,763.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.92, 10,578.20 and 3,763.13 is: 5,645.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.92 : 10,578.20 = 3,763.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.92/10,578.20 = 3,763.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.92x = 10,578.20 × 3,763.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.92x = 39,807,070.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,807,070.06/7,050.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,645.66

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