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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.42, 10,593.34 and 2,903.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.42, 10,593.34 and 2,903.69 is: 4,356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.42 : 10,593.34 = 2,903.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.42/10,593.34 = 2,903.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.42x = 10,593.34 × 2,903.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.42x = 30,759,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,759,722.46/7,061.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.03

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