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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.65, 10,586.91 and 2,675.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.65, 10,586.91 and 2,675.31 is: 4,011.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.65 : 10,586.91 = 2,675.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.65/10,586.91 = 2,675.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.65x = 10,586.91 × 2,675.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.65x = 28,323,266.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,323,266.19/7,060.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.42

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