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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.20, 10,593.99 and 2,906.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.20, 10,593.99 and 2,906.15 is: 4,355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.20 : 10,593.99 = 2,906.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.20/10,593.99 = 2,906.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.20x = 10,593.99 × 2,906.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.20x = 30,787,671.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,787,671.07/7,068.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.80

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