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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.70, 10,582.05 and 6,374.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.70, 10,582.05 and 6,374.30 is: 9,561.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.70 : 10,582.05 = 6,374.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.70/10,582.05 = 6,374.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.70x = 10,582.05 × 6,374.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.70x = 67,453,161.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,453,161.32/7,054.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,561.45

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