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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,064.54, 10,591.26 and 4,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,064.54, 10,591.26 and 4,462 is: 6,689.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,064.54 : 10,591.26 = 4,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,064.54/10,591.26 = 4,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,064.54x = 10,591.26 × 4,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,064.54x = 47,258,202.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,258,202.12/7,064.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,689.49

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