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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.58, 10,580.07 and 3,774.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.58, 10,580.07 and 3,774.14 is: 5,655.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.58 : 10,580.07 = 3,774.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.58/10,580.07 = 3,774.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.58x = 10,580.07 × 3,774.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.58x = 39,930,665.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,930,665.39/7,060.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,655.44

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