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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,065.28, 10,597.92 and 2,907.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,065.28, 10,597.92 and 2,907.55 is: 4,361.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,065.28 : 10,597.92 = 2,907.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,065.28/10,597.92 = 2,907.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,065.28x = 10,597.92 × 2,907.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,065.28x = 30,814,001.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,814,001.00/7,065.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.33

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