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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.35, 10,588.77 and 2,901.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.35, 10,588.77 and 2,901.51 is: 4,351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.35 : 10,588.77 = 2,901.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.35/10,588.77 = 2,901.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.35x = 10,588.77 × 2,901.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.35x = 30,723,422.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,723,422.04/7,060.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.54

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