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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.70, 10,597.91 and 3,776.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.70, 10,597.91 and 3,776.12 is: 5,667.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.70 : 10,597.91 = 3,776.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.70/10,597.91 = 3,776.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.70x = 10,597.91 × 3,776.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.70x = 40,018,947.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,018,947.78/7,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,667.84

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