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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.56, 10,545.35 and 2,590.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.56, 10,545.35 and 2,590.02 is: 3,883.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.56 : 10,545.35 = 2,590.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.56/10,545.35 = 2,590.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.56x = 10,545.35 × 2,590.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.56x = 27,312,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,312,654.46/7,032.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.75

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