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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,072.92, 10,593.22 and 3,377.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,072.92, 10,593.22 and 3,377.75 is: 5,058.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,072.92 : 10,593.22 = 3,377.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,072.92/10,593.22 = 3,377.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,072.92x = 10,593.22 × 3,377.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,072.92x = 35,781,248.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,781,248.86/7,072.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.91

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