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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,064.72, 10,596.92 and 4,161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,064.72, 10,596.92 and 4,161.44 is: 6,242.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,064.72 : 10,596.92 = 4,161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,064.72/10,596.92 = 4,161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,064.72x = 10,596.92 × 4,161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,064.72x = 44,098,446.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,098,446.76/7,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,242.07

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