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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.61, 10,578.36 and 3,354.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.61, 10,578.36 and 3,354.59 is: 5,028.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.61 : 10,578.36 = 3,354.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.61/10,578.36 = 3,354.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.61x = 10,578.36 × 3,354.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.61x = 35,486,060.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,486,060.67/7,057.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,028.06

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