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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.36, 10,591.34 and 4,287.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.36, 10,591.34 and 4,287.29 is: 6,430.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.36 : 10,591.34 = 4,287.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.36/10,591.34 = 4,287.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.36x = 10,591.34 × 4,287.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.36x = 45,408,071.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,408,071.68/7,061.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,430.50

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