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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.27, 10,577.34 and 3,937.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.27, 10,577.34 and 3,937.68 is: 5,902.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.27 : 10,577.34 = 3,937.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.27/10,577.34 = 3,937.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.27x = 10,577.34 × 3,937.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.27x = 41,650,180.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,650,180.17/7,056.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.58

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