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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.60, 10,597.50 and 2,905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.60, 10,597.50 and 2,905.80 is: 4,360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.60 : 10,597.50 = 2,905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.60/10,597.50 = 2,905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.60x = 10,597.50 × 2,905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.60x = 30,794,215.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,794,215.50/7,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.18

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