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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,072.59, 10,592.74 and 3,377.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,072.59, 10,592.74 and 3,377.43 is: 5,058.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,072.59 : 10,592.74 = 3,377.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,072.59/10,592.74 = 3,377.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,072.59x = 10,592.74 × 3,377.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,072.59x = 35,776,229.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,776,229.41/7,072.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.43

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