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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,067.59, 10,601.61 and 3,555.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,067.59, 10,601.61 and 3,555.68 is: 5,333.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,067.59 : 10,601.61 = 3,555.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,067.59/10,601.61 = 3,555.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,067.59x = 10,601.61 × 3,555.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,067.59x = 37,695,932.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,695,932.64/7,067.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.63

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