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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,010.96, 10,516.23 and 2,572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,010.96, 10,516.23 and 2,572.16 is: 3,858.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,010.96 : 10,516.23 = 2,572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,010.96/10,516.23 = 2,572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,010.96x = 10,516.23 × 2,572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,010.96x = 27,049,373.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,049,373.58/7,010.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.16

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