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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,040.07, 10,556.58 and 2,597.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,040.07, 10,556.58 and 2,597.52 is: 3,894.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,040.07 : 10,556.58 = 2,597.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,040.07/10,556.58 = 2,597.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,040.07x = 10,556.58 × 2,597.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,040.07x = 27,420,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,420,927.68/7,040.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.98

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