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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,076.18, 10,598.08 and 3,381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,076.18, 10,598.08 and 3,381 is: 5,063.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,076.18 : 10,598.08 = 3,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,076.18/10,598.08 = 3,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,076.18x = 10,598.08 × 3,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,076.18x = 35,832,108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,832,108.48/7,076.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.76

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