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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.09, 10,590.63 and 2,900.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.09, 10,590.63 and 2,900.31 is: 4,350.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.09 : 10,590.63 = 2,900.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.09/10,590.63 = 2,900.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.09x = 10,590.63 × 2,900.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.09x = 30,716,110.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,716,110.10/7,060.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.67

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