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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.72, 10,581.90 and 2,895.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.72, 10,581.90 and 2,895.90 is: 4,340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.72 : 10,581.90 = 2,895.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.72/10,581.90 = 2,895.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.72x = 10,581.90 × 2,895.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.72x = 30,644,124.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,644,124.21/7,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.08

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