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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.41, 10,602 and 3,368.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.41, 10,602 and 3,368.19 is: 5,055.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.41 : 10,602 = 3,368.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.41/10,602 = 3,368.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.41x = 10,602 × 3,368.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.41x = 35,709,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,709,550.38/7,063.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.57

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