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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.06, 10,560.96 and 2,657.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.06, 10,560.96 and 2,657.88 is: 3,986.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.06 : 10,560.96 = 2,657.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.06/10,560.96 = 2,657.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.06x = 10,560.96 × 2,657.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.06x = 28,069,764.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,069,764.36/7,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.58

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