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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.24, 10,593.81 and 2,901.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.24, 10,593.81 and 2,901.51 is: 4,353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.24 : 10,593.81 = 2,901.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.24/10,593.81 = 2,901.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.24x = 10,593.81 × 2,901.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.24x = 30,738,045.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,738,045.65/7,060.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.68

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