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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.41, 10,583.73 and 3,361.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.41, 10,583.73 and 3,361.66 is: 5,039.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.41 : 10,583.73 = 3,361.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.41/10,583.73 = 3,361.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.41x = 10,583.73 × 3,361.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.41x = 35,578,875.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,578,875.33/7,060.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.21

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