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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.08, 10,599.62 and 2,906.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.08, 10,599.62 and 2,906.88 is: 4,362.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.08 : 10,599.62 = 2,906.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.08/10,599.62 = 2,906.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.08x = 10,599.62 × 2,906.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.08x = 30,811,808.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,811,808.85/7,063.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,362.38

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