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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.06, 10,574.31 and 2,607.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.06, 10,574.31 and 2,607.90 is: 3,912.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.06 : 10,574.31 = 2,607.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.06/10,574.31 = 2,607.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.06x = 10,574.31 × 2,607.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.06x = 27,576,738.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,576,738.16/7,049.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.11

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