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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.14, 10,593.86 and 2,680.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.14, 10,593.86 and 2,680.74 is: 4,022.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.14 : 10,593.86 = 2,680.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.14/10,593.86 = 2,680.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.14x = 10,593.86 × 2,680.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.14x = 28,399,370.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,399,370.85/7,060.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.49

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