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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,065.53, 10,591.36 and 3,947.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,065.53, 10,591.36 and 3,947.03 is: 5,916.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,065.53 : 10,591.36 = 3,947.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,065.53/10,591.36 = 3,947.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,065.53x = 10,591.36 × 3,947.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,065.53x = 41,804,392.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,804,392.55/7,065.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,916.67

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