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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.80, 10,581.66 and 3,161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.80, 10,581.66 and 3,161.08 is: 4,738.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.80 : 10,581.66 = 3,161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.80/10,581.66 = 3,161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.80x = 10,581.66 × 3,161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.80x = 33,449,473.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,449,473.79/7,058.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.69

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