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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.96, 10,607.94 and 3,558.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.96, 10,607.94 and 3,558.13 is: 5,338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.96 : 10,607.94 = 3,558.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.96/10,607.94 = 3,558.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.96x = 10,607.94 × 3,558.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.96x = 37,744,429.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,744,429.55/7,069.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,338.70

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