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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.64, 10,597.41 and 2,845.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.64, 10,597.41 and 2,845.72 is: 4,269.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.64 : 10,597.41 = 2,845.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.64/10,597.41 = 2,845.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.64x = 10,597.41 × 2,845.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.64x = 30,157,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,157,208.60/7,062.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.96

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