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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.59, 10,578.65 and 2,892.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.59, 10,578.65 and 2,892.59 is: 4,340.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.59 : 10,578.65 = 2,892.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.59/10,578.65 = 2,892.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.59x = 10,578.65 × 2,892.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.59x = 30,599,629.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,599,629.85/7,050.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.01

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