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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,066.95, 10,588.64 and 3,112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,066.95, 10,588.64 and 3,112.32 is: 4,663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,066.95 : 10,588.64 = 3,112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,066.95/10,588.64 = 3,112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,066.95x = 10,588.64 × 3,112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,066.95x = 32,955,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,955,220.48/7,066.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.29

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