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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.34, 10,592.78 and 3,944.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.34, 10,592.78 and 3,944.84 is: 5,916.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.34 : 10,592.78 = 3,944.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.34/10,592.78 = 3,944.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.34x = 10,592.78 × 3,944.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.34x = 41,786,749.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,786,749.57/7,063.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,916.01

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