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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.38, 10,590.56 and 2,443.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.38, 10,590.56 and 2,443.38 is: 3,665.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.38 : 10,590.56 = 2,443.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.38/10,590.56 = 2,443.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.38x = 10,590.56 × 2,443.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.38x = 25,876,762.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,876,762.49/7,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.07

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