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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,085.79, 10,623.49 and 3,574.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,085.79, 10,623.49 and 3,574.06 is: 5,358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,085.79 : 10,623.49 = 3,574.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,085.79/10,623.49 = 3,574.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,085.79x = 10,623.49 × 3,574.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,085.79x = 37,968,955.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,968,955.18/7,085.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.46

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