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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.58, 10,590.58 and 2,902.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.58, 10,590.58 and 2,902.74 is: 4,353.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.58 : 10,590.58 = 2,902.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.58/10,590.58 = 2,902.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.58x = 10,590.58 × 2,902.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.58x = 30,741,664.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,741,664.10/7,061.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.37

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