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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.80, 10,592.18 and 2,382.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.80, 10,592.18 and 2,382.15 is: 3,573.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.80 : 10,592.18 = 2,382.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.80/10,592.18 = 2,382.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.80x = 10,592.18 × 2,382.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.80x = 25,232,161.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,232,161.59/7,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.56

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