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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,064.42, 10,596.64 and 2,901.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,064.42, 10,596.64 and 2,901.53 is: 4,352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,064.42 : 10,596.64 = 2,901.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,064.42/10,596.64 = 2,901.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,064.42x = 10,596.64 × 2,901.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,064.42x = 30,746,468.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,746,468.86/7,064.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.30

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