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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.62, 10,592.78 and 3,773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.62, 10,592.78 and 3,773.52 is: 5,663.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.62 : 10,592.78 = 3,773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.62/10,592.78 = 3,773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.62x = 10,592.78 × 3,773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.62x = 39,972,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,972,048.32/7,057.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.67

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