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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.68, 10,572.73 and 3,936.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.68, 10,572.73 and 3,936.15 is: 5,899.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.68 : 10,572.73 = 3,936.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.68/10,572.73 = 3,936.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.68x = 10,572.73 × 3,936.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.68x = 41,615,851.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,615,851.19/7,054.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,899.05

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