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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.83, 10,589.09 and 2,442.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.83, 10,589.09 and 2,442.75 is: 3,663.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.83 : 10,589.09 = 2,442.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.83/10,589.09 = 2,442.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.83x = 10,589.09 × 2,442.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.83x = 25,866,487.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,866,487.38/7,060.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.38

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