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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.71, 10,593.74 and 2,382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.71, 10,593.74 and 2,382.16 is: 3,573.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.71 : 10,593.74 = 2,382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.71/10,593.74 = 2,382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.71x = 10,593.74 × 2,382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.71x = 25,235,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,235,983.68/7,061.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.64

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