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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,096.79, 10,630.96 and 4,284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,096.79, 10,630.96 and 4,284.02 is: 6,417.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,096.79 : 10,630.96 = 4,284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,096.79/10,630.96 = 4,284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,096.79x = 10,630.96 × 4,284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,096.79x = 45,543,261.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,543,261.13/7,096.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,417.44

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