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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.70, 10,566.26 and 4,280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.70, 10,566.26 and 4,280.08 is: 6,412.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.70 : 10,566.26 = 4,280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.70/10,566.26 = 4,280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.70x = 10,566.26 × 4,280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.70x = 45,224,438.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,224,438.10/7,052.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,412.36

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