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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.68, 10,588.32 and 2,617.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.68, 10,588.32 and 2,617.68 is: 3,925.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.68 : 10,588.32 = 2,617.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.68/10,588.32 = 2,617.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.68x = 10,588.32 × 2,617.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.68x = 27,716,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,716,833.50/7,060.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.52

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