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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.72, 10,592.94 and 2,679.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.72, 10,592.94 and 2,679.54 is: 4,019.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.72 : 10,592.94 = 2,679.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.72/10,592.94 = 2,679.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.72x = 10,592.94 × 2,679.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.72x = 28,384,206.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,384,206.45/7,061.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.45

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