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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.59, 10,572.42 and 2,889.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.59, 10,572.42 and 2,889.47 is: 4,332.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.59 : 10,572.42 = 2,889.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.59/10,572.42 = 2,889.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.59x = 10,572.42 × 2,889.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.59x = 30,548,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,548,727.68/7,050.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.79

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