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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,064.32, 10,588.04 and 2,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,064.32, 10,588.04 and 2,901.76 is: 4,349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,064.32 : 10,588.04 = 2,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,064.32/10,588.04 = 2,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,064.32x = 10,588.04 × 2,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,064.32x = 30,723,950.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,723,950.95/7,064.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.17

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