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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.61, 10,593.21 and 2,902.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.61, 10,593.21 and 2,902.58 is: 4,354.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.61 : 10,593.21 = 2,902.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.61/10,593.21 = 2,902.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.61x = 10,593.21 × 2,902.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.61x = 30,747,586.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,747,586.52/7,060.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.81

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