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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,078.59, 10,617.57 and 3,383.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,078.59, 10,617.57 and 3,383.37 is: 5,074.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,078.59 : 10,617.57 = 3,383.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,078.59/10,617.57 = 3,383.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,078.59x = 10,617.57 × 3,383.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,078.59x = 35,923,167.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,923,167.81/7,078.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.90

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