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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.81, 10,592.58 and 3,551.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.81, 10,592.58 and 3,551.59 is: 5,328.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.81 : 10,592.58 = 3,551.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.81/10,592.58 = 3,551.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.81x = 10,592.58 × 3,551.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.81x = 37,620,448.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,620,448.24/7,060.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,328.06

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