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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,066.84, 10,593.96 and 2,681.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,066.84, 10,593.96 and 2,681.32 is: 4,019.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,066.84 : 10,593.96 = 2,681.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,066.84/10,593.96 = 2,681.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,066.84x = 10,593.96 × 2,681.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,066.84x = 28,405,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,405,796.83/7,066.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.59

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