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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,064.89, 10,591.49 and 5,511.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,064.89, 10,591.49 and 5,511.78 is: 8,263.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,064.89 : 10,591.49 = 5,511.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,064.89/10,591.49 = 5,511.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,064.89x = 10,591.49 × 5,511.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,064.89x = 58,377,976.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,377,976.53/7,064.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,263.11

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