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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.61, 10,581.91 and 3,153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.61, 10,581.91 and 3,153.65 is: 4,730.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.61 : 10,581.91 = 3,153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.61/10,581.91 = 3,153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.61x = 10,581.91 × 3,153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.61x = 33,371,579.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,371,579.68/7,054.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,730.47

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