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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,071.84, 10,591.61 and 3,376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,071.84, 10,591.61 and 3,376.68 is: 5,057.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,071.84 : 10,591.61 = 3,376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,071.84/10,591.61 = 3,376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,071.84x = 10,591.61 × 3,376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,071.84x = 35,764,486.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,764,486.10/7,071.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.31

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