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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.76, 10,595.64 and 3,168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.76, 10,595.64 and 3,168.16 is: 4,752.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.76 : 10,595.64 = 3,168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.76/10,595.64 = 3,168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.76x = 10,595.64 × 3,168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.76x = 33,568,682.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,568,682.82/7,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.24

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