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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,066.61, 10,593.42 and 3,168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,066.61, 10,593.42 and 3,168.89 is: 4,750.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,066.61 : 10,593.42 = 3,168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,066.61/10,593.42 = 3,168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,066.61x = 10,593.42 × 3,168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,066.61x = 33,569,329.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,569,329.74/7,066.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.42

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