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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.68, 10,593.66 and 3,358.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.68, 10,593.66 and 3,358.53 is: 5,036.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.68 : 10,593.66 = 3,358.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.68/10,593.66 = 3,358.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.68x = 10,593.66 × 3,358.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.68x = 35,579,124.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,579,124.92/7,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.91

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