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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.16, 10,573.28 and 4,456.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.16, 10,573.28 and 4,456.88 is: 6,682.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.16 : 10,573.28 = 4,456.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.16/10,573.28 = 4,456.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.16x = 10,573.28 × 4,456.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.16x = 47,123,840.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,123,840.17/7,052.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,682.19

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