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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.72, 10,575.48 and 2,889.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.72, 10,575.48 and 2,889.54 is: 4,334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.72 : 10,575.48 = 2,889.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.72/10,575.48 = 2,889.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.72x = 10,575.48 × 2,889.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.72x = 30,558,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,558,272.48/7,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.06

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