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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,066.88, 10,598.29 and 2,850.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,066.88, 10,598.29 and 2,850.14 is: 4,274.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,066.88 : 10,598.29 = 2,850.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,066.88/10,598.29 = 2,850.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,066.88x = 10,598.29 × 2,850.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,066.88x = 30,206,550.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,206,550.14/7,066.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.38

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