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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.42, 10,584.84 and 3,359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.42, 10,584.84 and 3,359.04 is: 5,038.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.42 : 10,584.84 = 3,359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.42/10,584.84 = 3,359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.42x = 10,584.84 × 3,359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.42x = 35,554,900.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,554,900.95/7,056.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.66

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