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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.72, 10,606.95 and 4,476.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.72, 10,606.95 and 4,476.06 is: 6,727.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.72 : 10,606.95 = 4,476.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.72/10,606.95 = 4,476.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.72x = 10,606.95 × 4,476.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.72x = 47,477,344.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,477,344.62/7,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,727.96

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