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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.58, 10,566.45 and 2,880.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.58, 10,566.45 and 2,880.95 is: 4,323.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.58 : 10,566.45 = 2,880.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.58/10,566.45 = 2,880.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.58x = 10,566.45 × 2,880.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.58x = 30,441,361.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,441,361.30/7,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.09

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