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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.84, 10,589.46 and 2,678.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.84, 10,589.46 and 2,678.32 is: 4,015.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.84 : 10,589.46 = 2,678.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.84/10,589.46 = 2,678.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.84x = 10,589.46 × 2,678.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.84x = 28,361,962.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,361,962.51/7,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.09

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