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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.68, 10,581.18 and 3,359.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.68, 10,581.18 and 3,359.74 is: 5,037.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.68 : 10,581.18 = 3,359.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.68/10,581.18 = 3,359.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.68x = 10,581.18 × 3,359.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.68x = 35,550,013.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,550,013.69/7,056.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,037.78

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