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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.64, 10,580.16 and 3,159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.64, 10,580.16 and 3,159.04 is: 4,736.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.64 : 10,580.16 = 3,159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.64/10,580.16 = 3,159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.64x = 10,580.16 × 3,159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.64x = 33,423,148.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,423,148.65/7,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.41

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