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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.71, 10,588.19 and 3,773.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.71, 10,588.19 and 3,773.97 is: 5,661.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.71 : 10,588.19 = 3,773.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.71/10,588.19 = 3,773.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.71x = 10,588.19 × 3,773.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.71x = 39,959,492.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,959,492.54/7,057.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.82

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