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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.77, 10,574.58 and 3,717.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.77, 10,574.58 and 3,717.48 is: 5,568.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.77 : 10,574.58 = 3,717.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.77/10,574.58 = 3,717.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.77x = 10,574.58 × 3,717.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.77x = 39,310,843.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,310,843.25/7,059.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.29

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