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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,064.36, 10,592.45 and 2,679.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,064.36, 10,592.45 and 2,679.43 is: 4,017.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,064.36 : 10,592.45 = 2,679.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,064.36/10,592.45 = 2,679.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,064.36x = 10,592.45 × 2,679.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,064.36x = 28,381,728.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,381,728.30/7,064.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.59

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