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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.23, 10,588.65 and 2,379.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.23, 10,588.65 and 2,379.03 is: 3,567.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.23 : 10,588.65 = 2,379.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.23/10,588.65 = 2,379.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.23x = 10,588.65 × 2,379.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.23x = 25,190,716.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,190,716.01/7,060.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.97

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