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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.76, 10,589.11 and 2,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.76, 10,589.11 and 2,844 is: 4,265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.76 : 10,589.11 = 2,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.76/10,589.11 = 2,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.76x = 10,589.11 × 2,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.76x = 30,115,428.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,115,428.84/7,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.18

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