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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,071.92, 10,591.72 and 3,376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,071.92, 10,591.72 and 3,376.75 is: 5,057.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,071.92 : 10,591.72 = 3,376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,071.92/10,591.72 = 3,376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,071.92x = 10,591.72 × 3,376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,071.92x = 35,765,569.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,765,569.40/7,071.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.41

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