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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.68, 10,589.16 and 3,355.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.68, 10,589.16 and 3,355.54 is: 5,032.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.68 : 10,589.16 = 3,355.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.68/10,589.16 = 3,355.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.68x = 10,589.16 × 3,355.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.68x = 35,532,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,532,336.06/7,060.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.42

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