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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.61, 10,581.57 and 3,350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.61, 10,581.57 and 3,350.46 is: 5,024.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.61 : 10,581.57 = 3,350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.61/10,581.57 = 3,350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.61x = 10,581.57 × 3,350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.61x = 35,453,166.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,453,166.70/7,055.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.82

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