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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.60, 10,590.90 and 6,196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.60, 10,590.90 and 6,196.60 is: 9,294.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.60 : 10,590.90 = 6,196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.60/10,590.90 = 6,196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.60x = 10,590.90 × 6,196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.60x = 65,627,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,627,570.94/7,060.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,294.90

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