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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.29, 10,585.46 and 2,441.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.29, 10,585.46 and 2,441.05 is: 3,659.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.29 : 10,585.46 = 2,441.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.29/10,585.46 = 2,441.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.29x = 10,585.46 × 2,441.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.29x = 25,839,637.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,839,637.13/7,061.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.34

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