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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.38, 10,595.42 and 2,443.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.38, 10,595.42 and 2,443.38 is: 3,666.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.38 : 10,595.42 = 2,443.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.38/10,595.42 = 2,443.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.38x = 10,595.42 × 2,443.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.38x = 25,888,637.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,888,637.32/7,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.75

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