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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.72, 10,594.08 and 2,065.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.72, 10,594.08 and 2,065.56 is: 3,098.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.72 : 10,594.08 = 2,065.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.72/10,594.08 = 2,065.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.72x = 10,594.08 × 2,065.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.72x = 21,882,707.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,882,707.88/7,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.34

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