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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,091.96, 10,632.72 and 3,396.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,091.96, 10,632.72 and 3,396.78 is: 5,092.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,091.96 : 10,632.72 = 3,396.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,091.96/10,632.72 = 3,396.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,091.96x = 10,632.72 × 3,396.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,091.96x = 36,117,023.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,117,023.38/7,091.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.68

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