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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.47, 10,597.15 and 2,903.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.47, 10,597.15 and 2,903.73 is: 4,357.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.47 : 10,597.15 = 2,903.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.47/10,597.15 = 2,903.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.47x = 10,597.15 × 2,903.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.47x = 30,771,294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,771,294.04/7,062.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.01

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