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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.89, 10,581.42 and 3,307.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.89, 10,581.42 and 3,307.78 is: 4,955.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.89 : 10,581.42 = 3,307.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.89/10,581.42 = 3,307.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.89x = 10,581.42 × 3,307.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.89x = 35,001,009.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,001,009.45/7,062.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.62

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