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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,065.61, 10,598.41 and 2,682.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,065.61, 10,598.41 and 2,682.02 is: 4,023.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,065.61 : 10,598.41 = 2,682.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,065.61/10,598.41 = 2,682.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,065.61x = 10,598.41 × 2,682.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,065.61x = 28,425,147.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,425,147.59/7,065.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.03

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