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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.43, 10,573.86 and 3,936.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.43, 10,573.86 and 3,936.90 is: 5,900.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.43 : 10,573.86 = 3,936.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.43/10,573.86 = 3,936.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.43x = 10,573.86 × 3,936.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.43x = 41,628,209.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,628,209.75/7,055.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,900.17

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