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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,065.92, 10,598.54 and 2,385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,065.92, 10,598.54 and 2,385.60 is: 3,578.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,065.92 : 10,598.54 = 2,385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,065.92/10,598.54 = 2,385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,065.92x = 10,598.54 × 2,385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,065.92x = 25,283,865.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,283,865.10/7,065.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.29

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