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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.48, 10,593.60 and 3,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.48, 10,593.60 and 3,169 is: 4,752.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.48 : 10,593.60 = 3,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.48/10,593.60 = 3,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.48x = 10,593.60 × 3,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.48x = 33,571,118.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,571,118.40/7,063.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.77

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