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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.44, 10,601.14 and 2,906.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.44, 10,601.14 and 2,906.56 is: 4,358.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.44 : 10,601.14 = 2,906.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.44/10,601.14 = 2,906.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.44x = 10,601.14 × 2,906.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.44x = 30,812,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,812,849.48/7,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.60

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