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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,067.45, 10,590.95 and 3,898.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,067.45, 10,590.95 and 3,898.13 is: 5,841.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,067.45 : 10,590.95 = 3,898.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,067.45/10,590.95 = 3,898.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,067.45x = 10,590.95 × 3,898.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,067.45x = 41,284,856.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,284,856.71/7,067.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,841.55

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