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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.30, 10,592.73 and 4,252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.30, 10,592.73 and 4,252.18 is: 6,379.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.30 : 10,592.73 = 4,252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.30/10,592.73 = 4,252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.30x = 10,592.73 × 4,252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.30x = 45,042,194.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,042,194.65/7,060.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,379.64

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