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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.78, 10,592.40 and 2,903.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.78, 10,592.40 and 2,903.05 is: 4,355.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.78 : 10,592.40 = 2,903.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.78/10,592.40 = 2,903.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.78x = 10,592.40 × 2,903.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.78x = 30,750,266.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,750,266.82/7,060.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.08

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