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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.56, 10,906.65 and 3,571.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.56, 10,906.65 and 3,571.45 is: 5,360.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.56 : 10,906.65 = 3,571.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.56/10,906.65 = 3,571.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.56x = 10,906.65 × 3,571.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.56x = 38,952,527.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,952,527.88/7,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,360.52

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