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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.85, 10,592.50 and 2,904.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.85, 10,592.50 and 2,904.02 is: 4,355.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.85 : 10,592.50 = 2,904.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.85/10,592.50 = 2,904.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.85x = 10,592.50 × 2,904.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.85x = 30,760,831.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,760,831.85/7,062.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.30

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