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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.13, 10,587.12 and 2,379.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.13, 10,587.12 and 2,379.27 is: 3,567.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.13 : 10,587.12 = 2,379.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.13/10,587.12 = 2,379.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.13x = 10,587.12 × 2,379.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.13x = 25,189,584.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,189,584.59/7,060.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.86

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