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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,072.59, 10,611.19 and 3,374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,072.59, 10,611.19 and 3,374.34 is: 5,062.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,072.59 : 10,611.19 = 3,374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,072.59/10,611.19 = 3,374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,072.59x = 10,611.19 × 3,374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,072.59x = 35,805,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,805,786.98/7,072.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.61

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