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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,066.47, 10,596.36 and 2,621.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,066.47, 10,596.36 and 2,621.07 is: 3,930.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,066.47 : 10,596.36 = 2,621.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,066.47/10,596.36 = 2,621.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,066.47x = 10,596.36 × 2,621.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,066.47x = 27,773,801.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,773,801.31/7,066.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.36

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