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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,072.98, 10,611.77 and 3,374.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,072.98, 10,611.77 and 3,374.73 is: 5,063.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,072.98 : 10,611.77 = 3,374.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,072.98/10,611.77 = 3,374.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,072.98x = 10,611.77 × 3,374.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,072.98x = 35,811,865.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,811,865.43/7,072.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.19

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