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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.76, 10,624.12 and 3,373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.76, 10,624.12 and 3,373.74 is: 5,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.76 : 10,624.12 = 3,373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.76/10,624.12 = 3,373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.76x = 10,624.12 × 3,373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.76x = 35,843,018.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,843,018.61/7,082.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.60

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