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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.71, 10,586.70 and 3,772.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.71, 10,586.70 and 3,772.97 is: 5,660.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.71 : 10,586.70 = 3,772.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.71/10,586.70 = 3,772.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.71x = 10,586.70 × 3,772.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.71x = 39,943,301.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,943,301.50/7,056.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.33

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