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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,065.69, 10,602.18 and 3,169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,065.69, 10,602.18 and 3,169.32 is: 4,755.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,065.69 : 10,602.18 = 3,169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,065.69/10,602.18 = 3,169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,065.69x = 10,602.18 × 3,169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,065.69x = 33,601,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,601,701.12/7,065.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.61

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