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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.68, 10,575.72 and 3,938.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.68, 10,575.72 and 3,938.16 is: 5,902.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.68 : 10,575.72 = 3,938.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.68/10,575.72 = 3,938.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.68x = 10,575.72 × 3,938.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.68x = 41,648,877.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,648,877.48/7,056.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.05

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