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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.18, 10,594.79 and 2,900.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.18, 10,594.79 and 2,900.29 is: 4,350.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.18 : 10,594.79 = 2,900.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.18/10,594.79 = 2,900.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.18x = 10,594.79 × 2,900.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.18x = 30,727,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,727,963.49/7,063.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.44

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