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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,072.61, 10,592.76 and 3,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,072.61, 10,592.76 and 3,377.44 is: 5,058.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,072.61 : 10,592.76 = 3,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,072.61/10,592.76 = 3,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,072.61x = 10,592.76 × 3,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,072.61x = 35,776,341.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,776,341.48/7,072.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.44

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