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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.34, 10,602.42 and 3,947.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.34, 10,602.42 and 3,947.45 is: 5,926.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.34 : 10,602.42 = 3,947.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.34/10,602.42 = 3,947.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.34x = 10,602.42 × 3,947.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.34x = 41,852,455.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,852,455.01/7,061.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,926.98

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