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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.46, 10,590.93 and 2,618.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.46, 10,590.93 and 2,618.61 is: 3,927.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.46 : 10,590.93 = 2,618.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.46/10,590.93 = 2,618.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.46x = 10,590.93 × 2,618.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.46x = 27,733,515.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,733,515.21/7,061.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.45

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