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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.70, 10,539.32 and 2,587.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.70, 10,539.32 and 2,587.34 is: 3,878.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.70 : 10,539.32 = 2,587.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.70/10,539.32 = 2,587.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.70x = 10,539.32 × 2,587.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.70x = 27,268,817.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,268,817.62/7,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,878.54

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