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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.72, 10,573.11 and 4,274.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.72, 10,573.11 and 4,274.91 is: 6,405.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.72 : 10,573.11 = 4,274.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.72/10,573.11 = 4,274.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.72x = 10,573.11 × 4,274.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.72x = 45,199,093.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,199,093.67/7,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,405.11

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