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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.87, 10,593.94 and 2,901.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.87, 10,593.94 and 2,901.84 is: 4,352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.87 : 10,593.94 = 2,901.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.87/10,593.94 = 2,901.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.87x = 10,593.94 × 2,901.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.87x = 30,741,918.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,741,918.85/7,062.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.61

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