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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.51, 10,596.69 and 2,905.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.51, 10,596.69 and 2,905.92 is: 4,356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.51 : 10,596.69 = 2,905.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.51/10,596.69 = 2,905.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.51x = 10,596.69 × 2,905.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.51x = 30,793,133.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,793,133.40/7,068.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.38

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