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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.66, 10,593.52 and 2,901.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.66, 10,593.52 and 2,901.59 is: 4,352.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.66 : 10,593.52 = 2,901.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.66/10,593.52 = 2,901.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.66x = 10,593.52 × 2,901.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.66x = 30,738,051.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,738,051.70/7,062.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.19

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