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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.52, 10,588.12 and 3,374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.52, 10,588.12 and 3,374.34 is: 5,053.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.52 : 10,588.12 = 3,374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.52/10,588.12 = 3,374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.52x = 10,588.12 × 3,374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.52x = 35,727,916.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,727,916.84/7,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.80

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