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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.61, 10,597.03 and 2,901.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.61, 10,597.03 and 2,901.62 is: 4,353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.61 : 10,597.03 = 2,901.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.61/10,597.03 = 2,901.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.61x = 10,597.03 × 2,901.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.61x = 30,748,573.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,748,573.43/7,063.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.10

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