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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.53, 10,591.38 and 3,548.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.53, 10,591.38 and 3,548.73 is: 5,323.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.53 : 10,591.38 = 3,548.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.53/10,591.38 = 3,548.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.53x = 10,591.38 × 3,548.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.53x = 37,585,947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,585,947.95/7,060.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,323.39

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