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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.73, 10,570.82 and 4,283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.73, 10,570.82 and 4,283.37 is: 6,417.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.73 : 10,570.82 = 4,283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.73/10,570.82 = 4,283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.73x = 10,570.82 × 4,283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.73x = 45,278,711.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,278,711.85/7,055.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,417.30

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