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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,066.76, 10,591.64 and 2,901.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,066.76, 10,591.64 and 2,901.14 is: 4,348.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,066.76 : 10,591.64 = 2,901.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,066.76/10,591.64 = 2,901.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,066.76x = 10,591.64 × 2,901.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,066.76x = 30,727,763.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,727,763.01/7,066.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.21

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