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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.07, 10,573.38 and 3,934.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.07, 10,573.38 and 3,934.95 is: 5,897.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.07 : 10,573.38 = 3,934.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.07/10,573.38 = 3,934.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.07x = 10,573.38 × 3,934.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.07x = 41,605,721.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,605,721.63/7,055.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,897.28

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