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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,064.88, 10,597.92 and 3,169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,064.88, 10,597.92 and 3,169.68 is: 4,754.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,064.88 : 10,597.92 = 3,169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,064.88/10,597.92 = 3,169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,064.88x = 10,597.92 × 3,169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,064.88x = 33,592,015.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,592,015.07/7,064.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.79

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