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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.30, 10,591.43 and 2,381.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.30, 10,591.43 and 2,381.65 is: 3,572.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.30 : 10,591.43 = 2,381.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.30/10,591.43 = 2,381.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.30x = 10,591.43 × 2,381.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.30x = 25,225,067.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,225,067.35/7,060.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.80

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