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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.76, 10,581.36 and 3,162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.76, 10,581.36 and 3,162.96 is: 4,743.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.76 : 10,581.36 = 3,162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.76/10,581.36 = 3,162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.76x = 10,581.36 × 3,162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.76x = 33,468,418.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,468,418.43/7,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,743.42

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