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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.66, 10,591.89 and 3,361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.66, 10,591.89 and 3,361.44 is: 5,045.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.66 : 10,591.89 = 3,361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.66/10,591.89 = 3,361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.66x = 10,591.89 × 3,361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.66x = 35,604,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,604,002.72/7,056.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.45

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