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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.79, 10,560.86 and 4,083.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.79, 10,560.86 and 4,083.96 is: 6,116.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.79 : 10,560.86 = 4,083.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.79/10,560.86 = 4,083.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.79x = 10,560.86 × 4,083.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.79x = 43,130,127.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,130,127.87/7,051.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,116.20

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